5 Adult Education Graduate Certificate Degree Programs

The Graduate Certificate in Adult Basic Education provides training and personal development opportunities for teachers or aspiring teachers in Adult Basic Education (ABE) programs (i.e., literacy, numeracy, high school equivalency) and/or English language learning programs for adult learners. With a focus on foundational skills, methods, and theories for teaching adult learners, the certificate prepares and develops educators who can create effective curricula and learning environments for their adult learners.

The Graduate Certificate in Tertiary and Adult Education is designed for those looking to develop their skills in teaching and supporting adult learners. The program covers key areas such as curriculu...

The graduate certification in Professional Learning and Educational Technology is focused on leveraging technology to create positive change in education through adult and professional learning, partnerships, leadership, and design. The credits earned in the graduate certificate may double count toward the master's in Educational Technology.

The Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certificate program focuses on the specialty of advanced practice, adult acute care nursing. Using a multi-theoretical model to examine issues relevant to acute care delivery and complex illness, the program prepares you to provide expert critical care to patients. You’ll experience online lectures, laboratory work, and clinical rotations involving care for acutely ill hospital patients.

The Gerontology certificate program provides foundational knowledge of gerontological theories and practices as well as a gerontological internship and service-learning experiences. These educational objectives give you the skills needed for frontline practice and administrative positions in social service organizations that focus on serving older adults.