Course Details
Course Code: SAHE520 Course ID: 5063 Credit Hours: 3 Level: Graduate
This course will introduce students to the history and purpose of academic advising in higher education and the critical role it plays in promoting student success, retention, and learning. Students will learn foundational academic advising principles and values, academic advising models, and how academic advising delivery systems and programs have evolved to meet students’ changing needs. Essential competencies and skills will be discussed and standards for practice will be closely reviewed. (Prerequisites: SAHE510)
Prerequisites
Course Schedule
| Registration Dates | Course Dates | Start Month | Session | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/26/2022 - 06/02/2023 | 06/05/2023 - 07/30/2023 | June | Spring 2023 Session D | 8 Week session |
| 02/27/2023 - 08/04/2023 | 08/07/2023 - 10/01/2023 | August | Summer 2023 Session I | 8 Week session |
| 04/24/2023 - 09/29/2023 | 10/02/2023 - 11/26/2023 | October | Fall 2023 Session B | 8 Week session |
Current Syllabi
Evaluate the history of academic advising and current organizational models, approaches, competencies, and values associated with academic advising.
2. Analyze ethical scenarios when advising college students.
3. Apply strategies applicable to advising in support of student success, retention and persistence.
4. Assess student needs and student groups accurately and effectively.
5. Use appropriate problem solving skills and resources to address a variety of needs, including those needed in crisis management and intervention.
6. Develop self-awareness to advance personal wellness.
7. Create a personal wellness plan.
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Course Objective |
NASCA/ACPA |
NACADA |
ILO |
Assessments |
|
520.1 |
Advising/Supporting |
Conceptual, Informational, & Relational |
ILO-IS.M.2 |
Advising Competencies Research Paper & Personal Advising Philosophy Draft Forum |
|
520.2 |
Personal/Ethical Foundations |
Conceputal & Informational |
ILO-SK.M.3 |
Ethics Forum |
|
520.3 |
Advising/Supporting |
Conceptual, Informational, & Relational |
ILO-SK.M.3 |
Academic Advising Case Study |
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520.4 |
Advising/Supporting |
Conceptual & Relational |
ILO-AL.M.1 |
Advising Role Play |
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520.5 |
Personal/Ethical Foundations |
Informational & Relational |
ILO-BI.M.3 |
Crisis Management and Intervention Forum |
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520.6 |
Personal/Ethical Foundations |
Relational |
ILO-BI.M.2 |
Personal Wellness Plan |
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520.7 |
Personal/Ethical Foundations |
Relational |
ILO-BI.M.2 |
Personal Wellness Plan |
Evaluate the history of academic advising and current organizational models, approaches, competencies, and values associated with academic advising.
2. Analyze ethical scenarios when advising college students.
3. Apply strategies applicable to advising in support of student success, retention and persistence.
4. Assess student needs and student groups accurately and effectively.
5. Use appropriate problem solving skills and resources to address a variety of needs, including those needed in crisis management and intervention.
6. Develop self-awareness to advance personal wellness.
7. Create a personal wellness plan.
|
Course Objective |
NASCA/ACPA |
NACADA |
ILO |
Assessments |
|
520.1 |
Advising/Supporting |
Conceptual, Informational, & Relational |
ILO-IS.M.2 |
Advising Competencies Research Paper & Personal Advising Philosophy Draft Forum |
|
520.2 |
Personal/Ethical Foundations |
Conceputal & Informational |
ILO-SK.M.3 |
Ethics Forum |
|
520.3 |
Advising/Supporting |
Conceptual, Informational, & Relational |
ILO-SK.M.3 |
Academic Advising Case Study |
|
520.4 |
Advising/Supporting |
Conceptual & Relational |
ILO-AL.M.1 |
Advising Role Play |
|
520.5 |
Personal/Ethical Foundations |
Informational & Relational |
ILO-BI.M.3 |
Crisis Management and Intervention Forum |
|
520.6 |
Personal/Ethical Foundations |
Relational |
ILO-BI.M.2 |
Personal Wellness Plan |
|
520.7 |
Personal/Ethical Foundations |
Relational |
ILO-BI.M.2 |
Personal Wellness Plan |
| Book Title: | Various resources from the APUS Library & the Open Web are used. Please visit http://apus.libguides.com/er.php to locate the course eReserve. |
| ISBN: | ERESERVE NOTE |
| Book Title: | Beyond Foundations : Developing As a Master Academic Advisor (Ebook available through the APUS Online Library) |
| ISBN: | 9781118922897 |
| Publication Info: | Wiley Lib |
| Author: | Grites, T., Marsha A. Miller, and Julie Givans Voler |
| Unit Cost: | $48.75 |
| Book Title: | The New Advisor Guidebook : Mastering the Art of Academic Advising, 2nd ed. (Ebook available through the APUS Online Library) |
| ISBN: | 9781118823415 |
| Publication Info: | Wiley Lib |
| Author: | Folsom, P., Franklin Yoder, and Jennifer E. Joslin |