Extended Education

Academic Advising

Academic Advising is the only online credential that focuses on academic advising in the Canadian context.

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    Credential

    • Letter of Accomplishment in Academic Advising

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    Program length

    • Up to 3 years

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    Program features

    • For Canadian citizens and permanent residents
    • Part-time, online from anywhere in Canada

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    Program fees

    • Fees: $3,225 plus non-refundable application fee

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    Be a better academic advisor

    Become an academic advisor or be a better one with this program. Understand the academic advising landscape in Canada and deepen your understanding of the theories and practices associated with academic advising so you can provide enhanced service to the students and their institutions.

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    Learn to provide outstanding service

    During the program, you will learn about best practices in Canadian academic advising and consider how to provide an in-depth and meaningful experience that enables advisors to provide outstanding service to students and their instructors. You will also explore a range of perspectives on contemporary advising issues such as international students, diversity in advising and students at risk.

Program details

This program is for Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Information for international students who wish to study with us can be found at Intensive program packages.

Credential: Earn a University of Manitoba Letter of Accomplishment in Academic Advising.

Fees: $3,225 plus $100 non-refundable application fee

Expected duration: 1 to 3 years, part-time

Application requirements: You must meet general admission guidelines for entrance into the University of Manitoba.

Course requirements: Courses are graded on a pass/fail basis.

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Program courses

Determine the courses you will need to complete this program.

Required courses

Course number Course name Contact hours Term(s) offered
CHRD 0110 Advising Essentials 25 Fall
CUCA 0152 Assessment of Academic Advising 25 Winter
CHRD 0114 Current Issues in Advising 25 Spring

Elective courses

Choose 50 contact hours under the Revised Structure or Previous Structure.

Revised Structure
Choose two.

Course number Course name Contact hours Term(s) offered
CHRD 0112 Technology in Advising 25 Not Offered
CHRD 0116 Advising International Students 25 Spring
CHRD 0118 Diversity in Advising 25 Not Offered
CUCA 0106 The Role of the Student and Student Needs 25 Winter
CUCA 0114 Effective Communications 25 Not Offered
CUCA 0116 Leadership 25 Spring
CUCA 0120 Supporting International Students 25 Not Offered
CUCA 0122 Supporting Students with Disabilities 25 Winter
CUCA 0150 Aboriginal Students & the Post-Secondary Journey 25 Winter

Previous Structure
Choose one from Group A and one from Group B.

Group A
Course number Course name Contact hours Term(s) offered
CHRD 0112 Technology in Advising 25 TBA
CHRD 0116 Advising International Students 25 Spring
CHRD 0118 Diversity in Advising 25 TBA
Group B
Course number Course name Contact hours Term(s) offered
CUCA 0114 Effective Communications 25 Spring
CUCA 0120 Supporting International Students 25 Not Offered

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Extended Education
185 Extended Education Complex
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada

extended@umanitoba.ca
204-474-8800
Toll free: 1-888-216-7011 ext. 8800