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Academic Advising

Graduate Certificate

Course Delivery
100% Online
Total Credits
15
In-State Tuition Per Credit
$350.00
Out of State Tuition Per Credit
$490.00

Academic Advising

Graduate Certificate

What you study

IU Online’s Graduate Certificate in Academic Advising offers instruction in the skills and theories needed in the field of academic advising.

How you benefit

As a student in this program, you study the foundational theories related to student and adult development. Study techniques and tools to guide students in their academic journey and to create an equitable and inclusive environment for all. Learn to distinguish between the characteristics, needs, and experiences of various student populations, and articulate your own personal philosophy of advising.

This 100 percent online program is taught by IU Bloomington, IUPUI, and IU Southeast.

To earn a Graduate Certificate in Academic Advising, you must complete 15 credit hours.

Requirements are broken down as follows:

Core courses (15 credits)

To be accepted to this program, you must have:

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
3.0 minimum undergraduate GPA

To apply to this program, complete an online application that includes:

Official transcripts from each undergraduate institution
Personal statement
Two letters of recommendation
Resume

Application Dates

Fall semester: Aug 1

Spring semester: Jan 1

Core

ALL possible courses are listed here. You will select 5 from among these courses in varying categories to meet degree requirements.

EDUC-U 540	Academic Advising in the Collegiate Environment	3 Credits
EDUC-C 565	Introduction to College and University Administration	3 Credits
EDUC-U 544	Introduction to Student Affairs Administration Work in Higher Education	3 Credits
EDUC-G 522	Counseling Theories	3 Credits
EDUC-G 575	Multicultural Counseling	3 Credits
EDUC-D 505	Adult Learning through the Lifespan	3 Credits
EDUC-P 510	Psychology in Teaching	3 Credits
EDUC-P 540	Learning and Cognition in Education	3 Credits
EDUC-U 556	Applying Student Development Theory to Practice	3 Credits
EDUC-U 560	Internship in Student Affairs	3 Credits

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Tuition & Fees

Cost for Indiana Residents

Per Credit Hour
Tuition: $350.00

3 Credit Hours
Tuition: $1050.00

Note:

Additional fees will apply.

This program is ineligible for financial aid.

Cost for Out of State Residents

Per Credit Hour
Tuition: $490.00

3 Credit Hours
Tuition: $1470.00

In accordance with Federal Financial Aid requirements, IU has calculated a “Cost of Attendance” for this program based on the most common enrollments from students who are enrolled full time for the academic year. We’re showing you the estimated cost of attendance for the full 2023–24 academic year (fall and spring semesters). Cut these numbers in half to figure out the cost of a single semester. Your actual costs for housing and food, books and supplies, transportation, and personal expenses will vary based on:

• The number of credit hours you take
• Whether you’re an Indiana resident
• Your personal choices
• Your travel habits

Your cost of attendance may differ from these estimates.

Full time Students

Part time Students

Direct Costs:

Tuition & Mandatory Fees

Indiana Residents

$350 per credit hour

Non-residents

$490 per credit hour

Direct Costs:

Tuition & Mandatory Fees

Indiana Residents

$350 per credit hour

Non-residents

$490 per credit hour

Indirect Costs:

Food & Housing $15,456

Books & Supplies $830

Transportation $2958

Personal Expenses $4078

Indirect Costs:

Food & Housing $15,456

Books & Supplies $302

Transportation $2958

Personal Expenses $4078

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