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Academic advisors can:

• assist with course selection and registration
• help interpret academic policies and procedures
• help you consider options for major and minor programs
• clarify degree and program requirements
• assist with program planning and  tracking progress towards graduation
• provide guidance in formulating and realizing academic goals
• help you understand the consequences of academic decisions
• respond to concerns related to academic performance and academic standing
• answer your questions on academic matters and regulations
• highlight important dates and deadlines
• make referrals to appropriate resources

We suggest that you take the initiative to meet with an advisor at least once a year, and to seek advising when it is needed — whether you are struggling academically or not.

Contact an academic advisor any time you have questions or concerns about academic matters. Some issues are easily resolved via e-mail while others may require a discussion in person.

Students with a declared major or minor are strongly advised to consult with a program advisor prior to seeing an academic advisor.

Once you've declared a major and minor, we strongly recommend you seek academic advising from a program advisor.

We also recommend you consult with program advisors as you consider your choice of major or minor.

What questions can be directed to your program advisor? 

• Honours programs
• Independent studies
• Research opportunities
• Graduate/professional studies 
• Program curriculum and course content
• Academic requirements and course options for honours/major/minor programs
• Program planning and course selection advice
• Complementary courses for major/honours programs which must be chosen in consultation with the program advisor

Program advisors for 2025-2026 (effective July 1, 2025- June 30, 2026)

Certificates

Arts Administration - TBD
Biopsychology - Dr. Karen Crosby kcrobsy@mta.ca
Canadian Arts and Culture -Dr. Karl Hele khele@mta.ca
Community Engaged Learning -Dr. Fiona Black fblack@mta.ca
Data Analytics - TBD
Data Management -TBD
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion -Dr. Fabrizio Antonelli fantonelli@mta.ca
Foundations of Health - Dr. Christiana MacDougall cmacdougall@mta.ca 
Mi'kmaq Studies - Dr. Karl Hele khele@mta.ca
​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹Music Education - Dr. Kevin Morse kmorse@mta.ca
Public History - Dr. Hannah Lane hlane@mta.ca
Social Research Methodologies - TBD
Studies of Indigenous History - Dr. Karl Hele khele@mta.ca 
Theatre Arts - Dr. Sarah Fanning sfanning@mta.ca
Visual Literacy and Culture - Dr. Susie Andrews sandrews@mta.ca  and Dr. Christina Ionescu cionescu@mta.ca 

Department heads must approve the following:

• Registering for a course without having the prerequisites