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Teaching Adult Learners

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About the Teaching Adult Learners Program

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  • Live Online
  • In-Person
  • Online
  • Hybrid
  • # of courses required: 11
  • Total units: 24

All 11 are required

Introduction to Online LearningEDUC-40989

Units: 2.00

$245

This course offers an overview of distance learning: its history, current status and future progress. Participants will also receive an introduction to learning theories and be introduced to different...

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Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Foundations of Curriculum Design and EvaluationEDUC-40990

Units: 2.00

$245

This course presents an overview of curriculum development & an introduction to the Instructional Systems Design Model. Participants will learn to design & evaluate curriculum, develop instructional m...

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Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Foundations of Adult EducationEDUC-40096

Units: 3.00

$245

This course features practical strategies & effective instructional techniques for holding the attention of adult learners, thereby enhancing their educational experience. Topics include ages & stages...

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Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

Interpersonal Relations, Communication Skills, and GuidanceEDUC-40098

Units: 2.00

$245

Adults participating in continuing education and post secondary programs reflect a wide range of interests and are of various ages and economic levels. Because we are all unique, educators must be ab...

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Typically Offered: Winter, Summer

Teaching and Training Adults in Diverse SettingsEDUC-41266

Units: 3.00

$385

This course provides students with perspectives on working with adults from diverse backgrounds in divergent settings. This course focuses on the differentiation of teaching and training to build upon...

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Typically Offered: Winter, Summer

Effective Strategies for Teaching and Training AdultsEDUC-41267

Units: 3.00

$385

This course presents effective research-based strategies to maximize adult learning in a variety of contexts. Effective Strategies examines Androgogy, the science of adult learning, including the foll...

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Typically Offered: Winter, Summer

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Instructional PracticesEDUC-40097

Units: 3.00

$385

This course explores the current and future directions in learning and adult education, focusing on successful techniques for developing relevant and effective adult-oriented educational programs and ...

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Typically Offered: Winter, Summer

Current Issues in Adult EducationEDUC-40091

Units: 2.00

$385

As learning has become a lifelong pursuit, educators as well as the media are placing more emphasis on adulthood. This course explores some of the issues that impact adult education, with a focus on u...

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Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

Preparing for a Community College CareerEDUC-40556

Units: 1.00

$385

This course is designed for individuals interested in teaching, counseling, and administrative opportunities in the community colleges. Students gain an overview of the California community college sy...

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Typically Offered: Fall

Instructional Technology ToolsCSE-40798

Units: 2.00

$245

This course will introduce participants to leading learning management systems (LMS). Participants will receive an orientation of what tools are available in each LMS, as well as best practices for ac...

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Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Adult Learners Capstone PortfolioEDUC-41233

Units: 1.00

$385

Students will work collaboratively with a program advisor to create a final portfolio. This portfolio will consist of a compilation of highlights from throughout the program and a personal review of t...

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Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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Next Steps Experience

Connect your classroom education with real-world experiences through a Next Steps Experience course. These courses allow students to gain hands-on experience by working closely with instructors and/or peers on real-world projects.

Enrich your understanding of Teaching Adult Learners and explore topics such as foundations of curriculum and design; foundations of adult education; instructional practices; instructional technology tools; and effective strategies for teaching and training adults.

Candidates are also encouraged to take the Next Step by enrolling in the Adult Learners Capstone Portfolio where they develop their portfolio demonstrating the application of the skills and abilities learned throughout the program working collaboratively with a program advisor. During the application process, a prospective candidate should consider possible adult learners from his or her current company, employer, or volunteer organization; to apply learned skills and demonstrate results in delivering curriculum to adult learners.

State Board Requirements

EDUC 40989 Introduction to Teaching Online and EDUC 40990 Foundations of Curriculum Design and Evaluation are required prerequisites for all the other courses throughout the program.

Industry Requirements

If you wish to take one of the Teaching Adult Learners Professional Certificate online courses for professional development without registering for the program, you may do so. Simply register for an available section.

Advisory Board

Tony Alfaro

Principal

Chula Vista Adult School

Christine Bagwell

Manager of Instructional WWW Development Center

University of California San Diego

Lisa Bonebrake

Director

Collaborations of Teachers and Artists

Cynthia Schubert-Irastorza

Co-Chair, Teacher Education Department

National University

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This certificate requires an application before taking any courses. There will be a $0 fee to apply to this program. Students will also be required to pay a $95 certificate fee upon enrollment into the program after acceptance. View the complete Certificate Registration and Candidacy Guidelines.