Academic Advising Certificate
Start or advance your career as an academic advisor on college or university campuses.
About the Program
- Learn the ideas, theories and relational skills you need to effectively advise college students.
- All courses are offered totally online for your convenience.
- Once you earn your certificate, you can also apply the credits toward a Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree right here at Angelo State.
Admission Requirements
- Application for Admission
- $40 application fee ($50 for international students)
- All college or university transcripts
Prerequisites
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
- Undergraduate GPA of 2.5 or better
Credit Requirements
This graduate-level certificate program consists of 15 credit hours. That means you only have to complete five courses to earn your certificate.
Application Deadlines
Please contact the graduate advisor listed below for details about application deadlines.

Certificate Courses (3 credit hours each)
- EDG 6301: Social and Cultural Influences
- EDG 6324: Career and Occupational Counseling
- EDG 6362: College Student Development
- EDG 6367: Foundations of Academic Advising
- EDSD 6302: Advising for College Transitions
Total Credit Hours: 15
*Each course must be completed with a grade of B or better to earn the certificate.