Learn more about our Adult Education Certificate program
Virtual Informational Sessions
- Tuesday, October 15, 6:00-7:00 PM (CST)
- Tuesday, November 12, 6:00-7:00 PM (CST)
- Tuesday, December 10, 6:00-7:00 PM (CST)
The information for connecting to the informational sessions is as follows:
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Meeting URL: https://tamu.zoom.us/j/97212093779
Get an Adult Education Certificate
This online 12-semester credit hour certificate will provide learners with the necessary skills to teach adults more effectively in a variety of settings, including educational learning centers, health care settings, social services, and business and industry.
Program Objectives
- Identify, develop, and apply teaching techniques and strategies suitable for adults.
- Examine the nature of adult learning.
- Identify and apply components in planning and developing an adult education program.
- Apply distance learning principles to training settings.
Course Requirements
The certificate requires twelve credit hours.
- EHRD 616- Methods of Teaching Adults
- EHRD 630- Adult Learning
- EHRD 642- Program Development in Adult Education
- EHRD 673- Introduction to Distance Education
This is an online program. To be eligible for the certificate, only one of the required courses may be taken face-to-face.
Admission Requirements
- Current Texas A&M University graduate students who are in good academic standing can begin taking certificate courses any semester, after completing the current student application.
- Interested applicants who are not current Texas A&M University graduate students will apply through the Texas A&M University Graduate CAS Application. Select “Graduate Certificate in Adult Education (online)” as your major.
- Application fee: a non-refundable $89 application fee for domestic applicants and $114 application fee for international applicants.
- Official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended are required to be submitted to the Graduate Admissions Office.
Application Deadlines
- Fall: July 1
- Spring: November 1
Advisors
In the event that the main program advisor is not available, contact the EAHR Advising Office with any questions.
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