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Teaching Adult Learners Graduate Certificate

Welcome

The Teaching Adult Learners Graduate Certificate is a specialty for those interested in the facilitation of adult learning in college and workplace settings. The certificate program is designed primarily for:

  • Teachers and instructors who have advanced degrees, but do not have professional educational preparation in adult learning
  • Instructors in vocational technical fields
  • Workplace educators/trainers, whose responsibilities include teaching adult learners

Certificate Learning Objectives

  • The certificate program aims to prepare professional educators of adults who:
  • Are knowledgeable about adult learning and development,
  • Are committed to meeting the needs of diverse learners
  • Base their teaching strategies on current research findings and theoretical frameworks about adult learning and development
  • Continually strive to improve teaching practice through assessment of student learning

Certificate Curriculum (18 credits total)

Core courses (12 credits, required)

  • ELP 520 Developmental Perspectives of Adult Learners (4)
  • ELP 521 Adult Learning and Motivation (4)
  • ELP 522 Teaching Diverse Adult Learners (4)

Elective (4 credits selected from ELP 511-599)

  • ELP 515 Program Evaluation (4)
  • ELP 523 Assessing Adult Learning (4)
  • ELP 526 Facilitating Student Success in Postsecondary Education (4)
  • ELP 530 Course Design and Evaluation (4)
  • ELP 536 Postsecondary Curriculum (4)
  • ELP 541 The Community College (4)

Or select another ELP course in consultation with advisor

Culminating Experience (2 credits)

  • ELP 506 Self-Directed Learning Experience

How to Apply

For a complete application packet, click here or contact the ELP Department at (503)725-4716 to have one sent to you.

For information about the PACE Master's degree, please visit www.pdx.edu/elp/pace-mams-program-study.

 

Length of Program
Intended time to complete: 3 terms

Cost of Program
Tuition & Fees: $6,919
Books & supplies: $500
Estimated room & board: $10,065
Other required fees: $730
Total estimated cost: $8,149 program + $10,065 estimated room and board

Employment
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