spring courses for Penn State's online certificate in Adult Basic Education

Submitted by Esther Prins on Fri, 12/02/2016 - 16:14
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Some of you may be interested in these courses, or know others who would be.

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Esther

 

Online Certificate in Adult Basic Education

Spring 2017:  January 9 to April 28, 2017

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; m! ay count toward professional development hours.
  •          Helps professionals gain high-quality, research based knowledge about ABE, especially literacy and numeracy instruction.
  •          Use credits to fulfill requirements for the M.Ed. in Lifelong Learning and Adult Education.

Other ABE Certificate courses available in spring 2017:

  •      ADTED 460:  Introduction to Adult Education (required)
  •      ADTED 470:  Introduction to Distance Education (elective)
  •      ADTED 575:  Administration of Adult Education (elective)
  •      APLNG 804:   Focus on Learners:  Identify, Community and Language Learning (elective)
  •      APLNG 806:   Focus on Classrooms:  Planning and Supporting Language Learning (elective)

The required course ADTED 560 (Teaching Reading to College Students and Adults) is under development and will be offered in summer 2017.

To learn more about applying for the Certificate, contact World Campus admissions at 800-252-3592.

For information about the Certificate, contact Beth Grinder at elg6@psu.edu or 717-432-3498 or link to http://www.worldcampus.psu.edu/degrees-and-! certificates/penn-state-online-adult-basic-education-! certificate/overview

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This is the accurate link to the page on the Penn State website:

http://www.worldcampus.psu.edu/degrees-and-certificates/penn-state-online-adult-basic-education-certificate/overview