Adult Learning Certificate

This five-course sequence provides students with an understanding of adults as learners. Through the certificate program, students will be prepared to effectively facilitate personal growth and development that impacts the professional, social and political aspects of adult learners in a range of collaborative, formal and informal educational settings.

Course Sequence

The 15-credit program consists of 5 three-credit graduate education courses:

Fall 2022

• EDU641: Teaching and Learning Across the Life Span (3 credits)
• EDU647: Foundations of Adult Education (3 credits)

• EDU648: Facilitating Learning for Adults/The Adult as Independent Learner (3 credits)
• EDU649: Curriculum and Program Development in Adult and Continuing Education (3 credits)

• EDU646: Administration of Adult Education Programs (3 credits)

Application deadlines: Enrollment decisions will be made after each round. Applications for individual course registration will be reviewed throughout the year.

• Round 1: April 1
• Round 2: May 1
• Round 3: August 10

Application Process