Penn State ABE Certificate Spring Courses - Register Now!

Submitted by Beth McLean on Thu, 12/05/2019 - 11:55
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Penn State Adult Basic Education Certificate

Register NOW!

Spring 2020 Online Course Offerings

(January 13 to May 1, 2020)

The Adult Basic Education (ABE) Certificate is geared toward professionals working with adults or out-of-school youth who struggle with reading, writing, numeracy, and/or English language proficiency. Penn State is one of the first universities to offer a fully online certificate in adult basic education.

Key features of PSU’s 12-credit Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Adult Basic Education (ABE):

  • Offered online through Penn State’s nationally recognized World Campus.
  • Three required courses and one elective tailored to student interests.
  • Approved Act 48 provider for Pennsylvania educators; may count toward professional development hours.
  • Helps professionals gain high-quality, research-based knowledge about ABE, especially literacy and numeracy instruction.
  • Credits can be used to fulfill requirements for the M.Ed. in Lifelong Learning and Adult Education.

ABE Certificate courses available in Spring 2020:

  • ADTED 460:  Introduction to Adult Education (required)
  • ADTED 560:  Teaching Reading to College Students and Adults (required)
  • ADTED 470:   Introduction to Distance Education (elective)
  • ADTED 506:  Program Planning in Adult Education (elective)
  • ADTED 531:  Course Design and Development in Distance Education (elective)
  • ADTED 542:  Perspectives on Adult Learning Theory (elective)
  • ADTED 575:  Administration of Adult Education
  • LDT 415B:     Systematic Instructional Development (elective)

To learn more about applying for the Certificate, contact World Campus admissions at 800-252-3592. For additional information about the Certificate, contact Dr. Beth McLean at elg6@psu.edu, 717-432-3498,  or link to http://www.worldcampus.psu.edu/degrees-and-certificates/penn-state-online-adult-basic-education- certificate/overview

Student Testimonials: “I think the highlight of this course was having the opportunity to learn from our peers, through group discussions and group projects.”

“The class has made me more aware of how numeracy fits into adult education and literacy and has already influenced the way I approach math when planning curriculum.”

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