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Adult education

Certificate program

Program

The certificate in adult education is designed for students and practicing professionals who want to study underlying theory and strategies for teaching adult learners. Students will study the theory and structure of adult education, learn teaching strategies that complement adult learning styles, and gain field experience.

As with all programs in the Department of Work and Human Resource Education (WHRE), students are encouraged to design their coursework based on individual career objectives. This certificate could be a viable option for students who have completed an advanced degree in a closely related field, such as human resource development, family education, community education, or adult career counseling. Students who have completed advanced degrees and are pursuing continuing education within their profession might also be interested in this certificate.

Admission

Admission is open to degree seeking and non-degree seeking students. Applicants must submit the CEHD Adult Education/HRD Certificate Application. Students are strongly advised to consult the WHRE department before registering for coursework.

Curriculum

Students must complete at least 14 semester credits or equivalent, including the following required and elective courses:

Required courses (minimum 12 credits)

Electives (minimum 2 credits)

Registration

Currently admitted degree seeking, certificate seeking, or non-degree seeking students may register online at the University’s student services Web site.

Students who want to begin certificate coursework before admission to the University of Minnesota must complete a CEHD First-Time Registration for Non-Degree Seeking Students packet [.pdf]. Packets are available at the college’s office of Student Services, 612-625-6501; e-mail: cehdgrad@umn.edu; or 150 Williamson Hall, 231 Pillsbury Dr. S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55455.

For questions about registration, contact Student Services at 612-625-5815.

Note: Certificate coursework completed with undergraduate student status cannot be applied to graduate-level degree programs.

Tuition

Certificate tuition varies, depending on a student’s degree program, student status, and residency:

General financial aid advising and information are available from the University’s Office of Student Finance (OSF), 200 Fraser Hall, 106 Pleasant Street S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55455; 612-624-1111.

For graduate assistantship information (for students enrolled in graduate-level degree programs), contact the University’s Graduate Assistant Office, 200 Donhowe (for mail) or 100 Donhowe (for walk in), Minneapolis, MN 55455; 612-624-7070; fax: 612-625-9801.

Certificate completion

Once you have completed all of the course requirements above, please contact Dan Waldron, 612-626-9717 or wald0165@umn.edu, for processing of your certificate.

For more information

If you have questions about this program, contact Shari Peterson, 612-624-4980; e-mail: peter007@umn.edu; or visit the WHRE Web site.

For information about other CEHD certificates and degree programs, contact the college’s office of Student Services, 150 Williamson Hall, 231 Pillsbury Dr. S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55455; 612-625-6501; fax: 612-626-1580; e-mail: cehdgrad@umn.edu; or CEHD Web site.

This program is also offered at University of Minnesota, Rochester

Related programs

Graduate programs in adult education

Revised February 2009