Teaching Adult Learners Certificate

UW-Stout's Teaching Adult Learners Certificate is designed to help individuals develop a deeper understanding of adult learners and the related strategies to teach and assess learning in higher education environments. Certificate coursework will cover theories and practices in support of adult learner success, increase teaching and training competency, and build skill in instructional planning, curriculum design, assessment and instructional strategy.

Certificate Objectives

• Develop standards-aligned curriculum that meets the needs of diverse learners and reflects quality curriculum design.
• Demonstrate instructional methods and strategies consistent with adult learner engagement.
• Design assessment of student learning consistent with the performance standards identified in the curriculum.
• Describe adult learning theories and the factors that influence teaching and assessment of adult learners.

Undergraduate Certificate Classes

• Teaching Methods in Career & Technical Education (CTE 405, 3 Credits)
• Curriculum and Assessment in Career & Technical Education (CTE 442, 3 Credits)
• Educational Psychology of the Adult Learner (EDUC 403, 3 Credits)
• Selective Course (3 Credits)

Graduate Certificate Classes

• Teaching Methods in Career & Technical Education (CTE 605, 3 Credits)
• Curriculum and Assessment in Career & Technical Education (CTE 642, 3 Credits)
• Advanced Psychology of Learning for Instruction (EDPSY 730, 2 Credits)
• Selective Course (3 Credits)

Admission Requirements & Application Materials

To apply to the certificate program, please complete the online application form.

Additionally, the following program-specific materials are required at the time of application:

• Updated resume
• Provide a statement regarding your goals for the certificate

Tuition & Fees

Customized Instruction at UW Stout can be described as programs that are designed with the adult learner in mind. If you're comparing UW-Stout's customized instruction tuition to our competitors, keep in mind:

• Customized instruction tuition rate includes the textbook rental fee.
• There are no additional university-based semester or technology fees.
• Students in customized instruction programs pay the same rate of tuition regardless if Wisconsin residents, out-of-state or international participants.

Value for Your Money

There’s more to value than just tuition. UW Stout also provides:

• Program Director – faculty with discipline expertise.
• Student Services adviser – one point of contact, providing support to students for each program.
• Course sequences and matrices – know what courses are offered when so you can plan ahead.
• Courses and programs may be stackable for use in another program.
• Courses are flexible and convenient for working professionals.

Other universities will present costs and value differently - make sure you're comparing apples to apples.