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Graduate Certificate in Adult Education in the Health and Medical Professions at Pennsylvania State University

Pennsylvania State University, United States

Programme overview

The primary goal of the Graduate Certificate in Adult Education in the Health and Medical Professions is to assist medical/health professionals in increasing their knowledge and competence in educating adult learners in medical education/health science settings. The objectives are to promote: awareness of how learning theory informs practice; effective methods for teaching adults; development of a reflective practice; understanding of program/instructional design.

Faculty: The Graduate School  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: University Park, PA, United States

What you will study

Courses include Introduction to Lifelong Learning and Adult Education, Foundations of Medical Education, The Teaching of Adults.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must submit the following materials: A one-page resume A statement describing professional goals, experience, and responsibilities (2 pages maximum)

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