Build your skills as an advisor with an online Graduate Certificate in Academic Advising from Indiana University Southeast. In our program, you’ll learn essential skills you’ll need to guide students effectively through their academic journeys. This program is designed to enhance advising strategies, deepen understanding of student development, and navigate institutional policies with confidence.
Flexible comprehensive courses
Our 100% online program includes courses on advising theory, career development, and effective communication. These courses provide insights into student needs, personalized support strategies, and academic planning. Practical experience is gained through case studies and role-playing scenarios, honing problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Ideal credential for current and aspiring advisors
This IU Southeast certificate is ideal for current or aspiring academic advisors, counselors, and educational administrators with a bachelor’s degree in education looking for a flexible, 100% online program. You’ll be able to add a component to your teaching license and it is a perfect fit for graduates who want to work in higher education, but not in the field they focused on while getting previous degrees. Our program also addresses the needs of advisors who haven’t completed professional training in the higher education environment.
Whatever your background, you’ll benefit from a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical skills, preparing you to support students in an equitable and inclusive environment. You’ll learn a personal approach to advising based on students’ characteristics, needs and experiences.
Pathway toward further degree
By completing this program at IU Southeast, you'll demonstrate a commitment to improving student outcomes and gain the expertise needed to tackle the evolving demands of academic advising. Certificate hours can also be applied toward a Master of Science in Education with either an elementary or secondary concentration for licensed teachers who apply to the degree program.
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