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.

Quick Links

Department of curriculum and instruction

Admission Requirements

All college or university transcripts

Note: The GRE is NOT required for admission.

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.

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