Adult Education Programs

Program Director
Robert McGray

Administrative Director
Sandra Plavinskis

Academic Adviser
Faculty of Education Advising

General Information

Administrative Assistant
TBA

adulted@brocku.ca
brocku.ca/education/programs/adult-education/

Programs offered are a BA in Adult Education (Hons.), BA in Adult Education (Pass), a Certificate in Adult Education, a Minor in Adult Education, Micro-certificate in Postsecondary Education, Micro-certificate in Adult Education - General, Micro-certificate in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Micro-certificate in Workplace Education, Leadership and Conflict Management.

Programs are designed to enhance the abilities of individuals working with, or aspiring to work with, adult populations in a variety of educational/training contexts, as well as those interested in self-study as adult learners. An adult educator’s expertise is invaluable not only in adult learning environments like colleges or other post-secondary classrooms, but also in corporations, industrial sites, health care facilities, public service agencies, boardrooms, and anywhere that training and development require a solid foundation in the principles and practices of adult education.

Courses are offered year-round in 4 terms (Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer) in a facilitated learning cohort model entirely online. Many Adult Education courses have zero textbook costs. For further information contact the Administrative Director.

The Adult Education program does not lead to an Ontario Certificate of Qualification. Those interested in a teaching career in the elementary or secondary school system in Ontario are advised to refer to the Ontario College of Teachers Act 1966 and (Regulation 176/10 Teachers Qualifications) with respect to teachable subjects, definitions, basic qualifications and regulations.

Admissions

To meet candidates’ needs, the following application routes are available.

BA in Adult Education (Hons.)
For those who are pursuing the Hons. as a first or subsequent degree.

BA in Adult Education (Pass)
For those who are pursuing a BA in Adult Education as a first or subsequent degree (any previous post-secondary studies from another university or college diploma program may be considered for possible advanced standing). The prerequisite is an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent mature student status.

Certificate in Adult Education:
This option is open only to those who do not hold an undergraduate degree. The prerequisite is an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent mature student status.

Micro-certificate in Post-Secondary Education or Adult Education - General or Equity, Diversity and Inclusion or Workplace Education, Leadership and Conflict Management:
This option is open to those who do not wish to register for a full program and requires an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent mature student status.

International applicants may be required to participate in an interview and writing demonstration via Skype.

Program Notes

1. Some undergraduate credits required in the BA in Adult Education (Pass and Hons.) may be taken on a Letter of Permission (LOP). Students electing this method should familiarize themselves with LOP regulations. 
2. Brock will award a maximum of 10.0 advanced standing credits for applicants seeking admission to a subsequent degree whose first degree is not the BA in Adult Education (formerly the BEd in Adult Education). Students seeking advanced standing through transfer credits should consult the Admissions  section of this Calendar for further information. 
3. Applicants seeking admission to BA in Adult Education (Hons.) whose first degree is the BA in Adult Education (Pass) (formerly the BEd in Adult Education) may be required to complete a minimum of 5 additional adult education courses to earm the BA in Adult Education (Hons.) 
4. All candidates must take ADED 2F90 , ADED 2F91 , ADED 2F92 , ADED 3F90  and ADED 4F90  through Brock. 
5. A College of Applied Arts and Technology diploma may give students a maximum of five undergraduate credits. In some cases, where programs at the College and Brock are completely compatible, up to seven credits may be awarded for a three-year diploma. 
6. In some circumstances, in order to meet university degree and program requirements, more than 15 or 20 credits may be taken. 
7. All ADED courses are offered entirely online with no requirement to meet on any campus.