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Post-Master’s Certificate in Adult Learning and Instruction

Transform Your Approach to Adult Education in Just 12 Months

Enhance your expertise in adult education with the College of Saint Mary's Post-Master's Certificate in Adult Learning and Instruction. This focused 12-credit program is designed for busy professionals who want to excel in teaching, training, or facilitating adult learning.
 

Program Highlights:

  • Complete the program in just one year with five strategically scheduled courses
  • Earn 12 doctoral-level credits that can be applied toward College of Saint Mary’s Ed.D.
  • Learn evidence-based practices for effective adult education
  • Study part-time while maintaining your professional career
  • Invest in your future at $760.00 per credit hour

 

Perfect for:

  • Higher education faculty and instructors
  • Corporate trainers and development specialists
  • Professional development facilitators
  • Healthcare educators
  • Anyone who teaches or trains adult learners

 

Program Structure:

  • Our carefully sequenced courses are designed to fit your busy schedule:
  • Fall: Teaching & Learning Theories (2 credits) + Curriculum & Instruction (3 credits)
  • Spring: Adult Learning Theory (3 credits) + Teaching Observation (1 credits)
  • Summer: Designing Effective Learning Experiences (3 credits)

 

Admissions Requirements

Admissions Requirements

Requirements for Admission to College of Saint Mary

  • Completed application for College of Saint Mary’s Ed.D. program
  • Official transcripts from institution/s accredited to award master’s degree/s
  • Cumulative master's level GPA of at least 3.0
  • Resumé
  • Cover page
    • Please introduce yourself and explain your motivation for pursuing your doctorate degree with specific emphasis on your academic and professional goals for the program. 
  • Scholarly writing sample
    • Option 1: Submit a scholarly writing sample from within the past three years.
    • Option 2: If you do not have a recent scholarly writing sample available, please respond to a provided prompt on social presence in online learning. The writing prompt can be found here. 

Program Details

Program Details

Start Date: Cohorts begin each August
Program Length: 1 year full-time
Class Size: 18 Students per cohort

Faculty

Faculty

Accreditation

Accreditation

College of Saint Mary is approved to offer online programming by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA). College of Saint Mary is authorized to deliver online programs and courses to students residing in the United States, excluding U.S. territories of Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. If you have questions about enrolling in the online program, contact enroll [at] csm.edu (Enrollment Services).