Teaching Adult Learners 

Certificate curriculum (18 credits total)

For the convenience of our diverse student body, students can choose to take most classes in one of two ways: 

• Distance option - completely online courses or hybrid courses (meet 4 times F2F with online work between meetings).

• On-Campus option - weekly face to face courses or hybrid courses (meet 4 times F2F with online work between meetings).

Schedule

Refer to the PACE Planning and Course Guide for current offerings and delivery formats (online, hybrid, F2F).

Required courses

ELP 520 Developmental Perspectives of Adult Learners  4

ELP 521 Adult Learning and Motivation  4

ELP 522 Teaching Diverse Adult Learners  4 

Elective courses (Choose one)

Any ELP course 511-599 can count as an elective. Refer to the PACE Planning and Course Guide for current offerings and delivery formats (online, hybrid, F2F).

Culminating experience

ELP 506 Self-Directed Learning Experience

  OR

ELP 509 Internship/Practicum  2

Teaching Adult Learners Certificate Program Coordinator

To schedule an office or phone appointment regarding the graduate certificate or master’s specialization, email Dr. Job at: ajob@pdx.edu