Dec 07, 2025  
2024-2025 Graduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]


Counseling and Student Development - Leadership in Academic Advising (PHD)

Location(s): Manhattan Campus, Manhattan Online



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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. A master’s degree is a requirement for admission and represents 30 credits toward the 90 credits required for the doctorate.

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:

Total Hours Required for Doctorate: 90


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