Advising – MA Plus Candidates

Overview
Each teacher licensure candidate in the School of Education has two advisors: the Education/Student Advisor and a Faculty Advisor.  Master’s Plus candidates meet with the Education/Student Advisor through the student teaching semester.

Education/Student Advisor
The student advisor helps you navigate through your teacher licensure program to completion and licensure.  The student advisor will assist you in the following ways:

• Help you tailor course planning/sequencing options
• Ensure that you understand the requirements for licensure and how to meet those requirements
• Monitor your progress through the licensure portion of your program
• Keep you informed about important deadlines and events
• Perform student teaching checkouts
• Inform you about licensure issues

Faculty Advisor
Faculty Advisors assist you with big picture issues, such as professional-level guidance.  Your faculty advisor will assist you in the following ways:

• Career counseling
• Professional advice
• Goal clarification
• Your intellectual development and growth as a teacher
• Answers to substantive questions about education courses
• Fourth semester MA Plus course planning and degree plan sign-off

How to Seek Advising
To meet with the Education/Student Advisor, call (303) 492-6555 to schedule an appointment or check the advisor’s schedule at the Office of Student Services Student Support desk in EDUC 151.

To meet with your Faculty Advisor, e-mail or call your advisor directly.  Click here for the faculty directory.  If you are unsure about the identity of your faculty advisor, call (303) 492-6555 or come by the Office of Student Services Student Support desk.

Check the Advising Handbook for the answer.
MA Plus Advising Handbook