Department website: https://www.atu.edu/saa

This program includes advising coursework in Student Affairs Administration (SAA) to prepare individuals entering the field of collegiate advising. The program also provides a benefit to experienced advisors who wish to enhance their knowledge or will give those with an interest in serving in an advising role the skills and competencies they need to be effective. Students are introduced to advising in broad terms and exposed to the main types of advising common in higher education institutions.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
SAA 6073	Counseling Theories and Helping Skills	3
SAA 6153	Advising Student Groups	3
SAA 6163	Academic Advising	3
SAA 6173	Career Advising	3
SAA 6283	Advising Practicum	3
Total Hours		15

Students who complete the certificate will:

• Demonstrate professional behavior in carrying out student services work.
• Develop the ability to obtain employment in the field of student services.
• Perform at the same level online as on campus in terms of academic achievement.
• Demonstrate satisfaction with the Higher Education and Student Affairs program.
• Demonstrate mastery and application of foundational and professional studies.