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Graduate Certificate in Adult Education at Indiana University Bloomington

Indiana University Bloomington, United States

Programme overview

The online graduate certificate in adult education helps professionals work effectively with adult learners in a variety of learning environments. It suits people who teach or develop programmes for adults without a master's degree in adult education.

Faculty: School of Education  |  Duration: 15 credit hours  |  Intake: Fall, Spring, Summer (deadlines: Fall July 1, Spring November 1, Summer March 1)  |  Study mode: online  |  Location: Bloomington, IN, United States

What you will study

The certificate provides a basic background in adult learning and programme planning, and in the philosophical, theoretical and historical contexts of adult education in the United States.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75/4.00; online application with personal statement, resume and two letters of recommendation. GRE not required. International applicants: minimum TOEFL 79, IELTS 6.5 or Duolingo 115. Deadlines: Fall July 1, Spring November 1, Summer March 1.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Intake: Fall, Spring, Summer (deadlines: Fall July 1, Spring November 1, Summer March 1)

Duration: 15 credit hours

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