Teaching Adult Learners Graduate Certificate

Welcome

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.