HED 6553 Principles & Practices of Academic Advising

This course examines the foundations of academic advising as essential components of student success and retention in higher education. Topics include developmental advising; research on academic advising; models and delivery systems; advising skills; including diverse populations; influences on the helping process such as personal characteristics, verbal and nonverbal responses and behaviors, and ethical considerations; and evaluation, assessment, and reward systems for advisors and advising programs. Prerequisites: All LDR Core (5000-level) courses OR admission to non-degree graduate certificate program

Credits

3

Lab Hours

0

Lecture Hours

3

Prerequisite

All LDR Core (5000-level) courses OR admission to non-degree graduate certificate program