Adult Education Certificate Online
Engage adult and vocational learners more effectively thanks to an accelerated certificate program that gives you immediately applicable skills and provides a pathway toward a master’s in adult education.
Program Overview
Gain the skills to become an effective educator to adult learners
Deepen your understanding of theories and practices to effectively teach adult learners. The affordable, CAEP-accredited Adult Education Certificate online program focuses on writing objectives, classifying content, classroom management, and using media and technology to engage older students in vocational education administration, GED, ESL and more.
Courses are online, with credit hours transferrable to a master’s in adult education. Explore contemporary issues and trends in adult and vocational education from varied perspectives and participate in a hands-on practicum with an experienced adult educator. Students without a teaching license can earn this certificate by completing two additional courses. This program does not lead to licensure.
In this 100% online Adult Education Certificate, you will learn how to:
- Understand the dynamics of adult education
- Apply theories to effectively teach adult learners
- Demonstrate awareness of the challenges and procedures related to adult vocational education
- Understand the dynamics of adult education
- Apply theories to effectively teach adult learners
- Demonstrate awareness of the challenges and procedures related to adult vocational education
Prepare for careers like these:
- GED Teacher
- Adult Vocational Teacher
- Career Education Teacher
- Learning and Development Specialist
- GED Teacher
- Adult Vocational Teacher
- Career Education Teacher
- Learning and Development Specialist
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A-State offers a variety of certificate programs in a convenient online format. Explore our full range of online certificate programs.
Accreditation
The educator preparation programs at Arkansas State University are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation. Contact CAEP at 1140 19th St. NW, Suite 400, Washington D.C. 20036 or by calling 202-223-0077.
Tuition
Preview our budget-friendly tuition
Our Adult Education Certificate online program offers the same affordable tuition to all U.S. residents. All fees are included.
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Pick the start date that suits your schedule
Our Adult Education Certificate online program is designed to be flexible and convenient for working professionals, featuring accelerated coursework and multiple start dates a year.
Please note that the internship course lasts a full semester and only starts in Fall 1 and Spring 1 of terms.
Please note Summer 1 and Summer 2 terms are 5 weeks in duration for this program.| Term | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 1 | 1/13/25 | 12/16/24 | 12/18/24 | 1/9/25 | 1/10/25 | 2/28/25 |
| Spring 2 | 3/10/25 | 2/24/25 | 2/28/25 | 3/6/25 | 3/7/25 | 5/2/25 |
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Admissions
Follow these steps to apply to the certificate in adult education program
Review the full admission requirements below.
Admission Requirements:
- Online application
- Bachelor’s degree
- Cumulative GPA 2.75
- Complete online application and submit a nonrefundable $30 fee
- Official transcript(s) sent from the registrar of the college/university attended. Official transcripts are sealed transcripts sent from the sending institution.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with at least 2.75 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale
- Note: If you have a 2.75-2.99 GPA, you must make a grade of B or better during the first 9 hours of graduate work at Arkansas State University.
For further information concerning admissions, contact A-State Online Services at 866-881-3168, or email the Graduate Admission Coordinator.
If you have questions during that time, you can use our Self Service feature, which allows you to see when transcripts and teaching certificates reach our offices. When you receive your decision letter, it will provide instructions for enrolling yourself into the program and downloading the necessary software. If you have questions during this process, please call us at 866-621-8096.
Arkansas State University is authorized for operation as a postsecondary educational institution by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. In order to view detailed job placement and completion information on the programs offered by Arkansas State University, please visit www.state.tn.us/thec and click on the Authorized Institutions Data button.
Submit all documents to:
A-State Online
P.O. Box 2520
State University, AR 72467
Fax: 870-972-3548
Email: [email protected]
For Non-US Postal Mail Overnight Delivery Only:
A-State Online
c/o Central Receiving
2713 Pawnee St.
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Courses
Study cutting-edge practices in the Adult Education Certificate program
Students in the Adult Education Certificate online program who have a valid teaching license must complete the following four courses (12 credit hours). Students who do not have a valid teaching license are required to complete the following four courses plus two additional courses (ELAE 5523: Psychology of the Adults and ELAE 5543: Teaching Reading to Adults) for a total of 18 credit hours.
Visit the Course Registration page to view the course schedule for this degree.