Program Coordinator/Contact
Katelyn Romsa, Associate Professor
School of Education, Counseling and Human Development
Thompson Center 119, Box 2214
605-688-6831
Program Information
The graduate certificate in Athletic Academic Advising will provide students with a grounding in the foundational elements and essential competencies needed for effective athletic academic advising practice. Athletic academic advising is a practice-based profession and an academic discipline that is intended to aid student-athletes in achieving education, career, and personal goals using the full range of institutional and community resources. The curriculum is aligned with the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) Pillars of Academic Advising, which are guiding principles affirming the role of advising in higher education that anticipate the needs of student-athletes, academic advisors, and institutions. Topics will include student development theory, multicultural issues, career development, interpersonal relations for advising, sport administration, NCAA, and current issues of athletic academic advising. The Athletic Academic Advising Certificate will prepare individuals for a career in higher education such as:
- Student athlete services
- Student-athlete development
- Academic Advising for student-athletes
- Student affairs
- Career counseling and development
The certificate is intended for students entering the field and for those experienced in the field. The program includes components to assist students in connecting with existing advising networks and professional organizations to support their practice and link them to new and emerging practices that may benefit their work. The Athletic Academic Advising Certificate will be offered as a stand-alone credential for those who already hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution or may be offered in combination with the Counseling and Human Resource Development (M.Ed.) - Administration of Student Affairs Specialization , Counseling and Human Resource Development (M.S.) - College Counseling Specialization , or Sport and Recreation Administration (M.S.) .
Course Delivery Format
Instruction occurs through online and clinical experience.
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