About the Program
- All courses are offered totally online for you convenience.
- Learn the organizational communication skills you need while you practice designing, implementing and promoting academic advising programs.
- You can complete this program in 12 months or less, depending on course availability, your start date and how many courses you take each semester.
Admission Requirements
Post-Master’s and Post-Baccalaureate
- Application for Admission
- $40 application fee ($50 for international students)
- All college or university transcripts
Post-Master’s
- Master’s degree from an accredited university
- Résumé
- One letter of recommendation
Post-Baccalaureate
- Bachelor’s degree with an overall GPA of at least 2.5, including repeated courses
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A three-paragraph writing sample explaining:
- Why you want to be accepted to the program
- What you will bring to the program
- What you expect to get out of the program
- Résumé (used to evaluate pre-professional competencies)
- Three letters of recommendation
*The GRE is NOT required for enrollment, thought it may be necessary for evaluation of international students.
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
- Spring: Jan 1
- Summer: May 23
- Fall: Aug 8

Certificate Courses (3 credit hours each)
- CSRF 6329: Athletic Academic Advising and Counseling
- CSRF 6341: Athletic Academic Performance Enhancement
- CSRF 6361: Administration of Athletic Academic Units
- EDG 6367: Foundations of Academic Advising
- EDG 6324: Career and Occupational Counseling
Total credit hours: 15