Program: Leadership in Academic Advising (Ph.D.) - Kansas State University

Apr 08, 2025

2023-2024 Graduate Catalog

Offered through the Special Education, Counseling, and Student Affairs graduate program, the PhD in Counseling and Student Development with specialization in Leadership in Academic Advising requires a minimum of 90 hours post baccalaureate. The doctoral program prepares professionals for roles in leadership, research, and teaching focused on academic advising in higher education.

Doctoral degree requirements

A designated core of 6 hours of graduate credit is required. These courses may be part of a master’s degree or must be completed in addition to the doctoral course work. These courses include the following:

EDCEP 816 - Research Methods in Education Credits: 3
EDCEP 851 - Multicultural Aspects of Academic Advising Credits: 3
Or
EDCEP 830 - Diversity in Higher Education. Credits: 3

4. Dissertation Research (18 credit hours)

Preliminary examination. Candidates much successfully complete an examination of areas of the program of study.

EDCEP 999 - Doctoral Research Credits: 1-18

Leadership in Academic Advising (Ph.D.)

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Doctoral degree requirements

1. Professional Courses (18 credit hours)

2. Academic Advising Professional Courses (9 credit hours)

3. Research Courses (15 credit hours)

4. Dissertation Research (18 credit hours)

Location(s): Manhattan Campus
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