Source: Melinda Sinn, 785-532-5888, sinnpio@k-state.edu
News release prepared by: Rosanna Vail, 785-532-2720, rvail@k-state.edu
Friday, Oct. 19, 2007
ACADEMIC ADVISING MASTER'S DEGREE AVAILABLE THROUGH K-STATE DISTANCE EDUCATION
MANHATTAN -- Kansas State University, in partnership with the National Academic Advising Association, will offer a master of science degree in academic advising through K-State distance education.
The 30-credit-hour master's degree program offers two areas of emphasis: administration of academic advising or intercollegiate athletics and the college student.
The program is designed for advisers and administrators who desire more formal education related to academic advising; faculty seeking advising knowledge beyond their discipline; graduate students anticipating academic advising roles in higher education; and people interested in working directly with student athletes.
Completion of the program involves nine required courses and one elective course. An e-portfolio demonstrating knowledge and application in the field of academic advising is also required as a capstone activity and learning experience.
The academic advising master's degree curriculum aligns with the core values for academic advising set forth by National Academic Advising Association and with the standards and guidelines for academic advising developed by the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Student Services.
K-State also offers a 15-credit-hour graduate certificate in academic advising in partnership with the National Academic Advising Association. The graduate certificate also is offered through distance education and prepares students for positions as academic advisers in college and university settings.
Students who have successfully completed the academic advising graduate certificate program qualify to use those credits toward the master's degree in academic advising.
For more information about K-State's academic advising distance education programs, visit the program Web site at http://www.dce.k-state.edu/education/advising or contact the K-State Division of Continuing Education at 1-800-622-2578 or informationdce@k-state.edu.