Student Development and Academic Advisement - Graduate Certificate
Enhance Your College Student Advising Skills
This 12-hour graduate certificate provides the opportunity for higher education and other professionals to develop skills that can enhance advising and student support practice. The courses focus on best practices and understanding how to support college students as they engage with faculty, staff, and other students.
Learning Model
Hybrid or Online
Credit Hours
12 credits
Tuition Estimates
Average In or Out of State
$415-500 per credit hour
Tuition rates are based on your residency determination of Texas Resident, Non-Resident, or Foreign. Please consult the Admissions site for more information.
About This Certificate
This graduate certificate is an excellent opportunity to enhance your skills and improve your advising practices. With this certificate, you will be able to support and advise graduate students in topics relevant to the complex nature of student affairs.
The certificate is for working professionals and graduate students who wish to focus on holistic development of students in higher education and learning contexts with emphasis on student success interventions such as academic advisement.
Key Courses
EDHE 5301: Crisis Management
Focuses on how laws and regulations are developed, interpreted, and enforced to influence higher education policies, practices, and crisis management.
EDHE 5310: Special Topics: Advising and Student Support
A special topics course designed to acquaint students with current research, theory, policies, and/or practices in higher education. May be repeated for credit.
EDHE 5321: Administration in Higher Education
Examines administration of higher education at institution and unit level. Addresses organizational culture and behavior, as well as management and leadership studies.
EDHE 5332: Student Services
Focuses on the theoretical bases of the profession, roles and models for practice and competencies, and techniques of student services.
EDHE 5334: College Student Development
Provides an in-depth study of developmental theories that are unique to college-aged students. Implications for practice will also be included.
Why Student Development and Academic Advisement?
Career Growth
Advance your career with this focused set of courses designed to help you navigate the complex world of higher education.
Flexible
Hybrid and fully-online modalities help you fit coursework into your busy schedule—perfect for working professionals.
Quality
Our faculty and staff are here to support you 100% through your academic journey.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Start your journey with Texas Tech today and unlock a flexible, career-focused education tailored to your needs. Have questions? We’re here to help!
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