Program Overview

Certificate in Adult Learning

The Certificate in Adult Learning is offered to students who wish to pursue careers in adult learning and professional development in corporate, non-profit, and educational environments. Courses address strategies for engaging adult learners, creativity in the workplace, various principles and theories of adult learner development, EDIA+ in the workplace, program planning, and leadership. To complete the certificate, students must achieve a minimum GPA of 3.0 in 24 credits of Adult Learning coursework.

Guided Pathways

• Associate of General Studies, RCC
• Similar Majors: MSEd in Adult Education
• Similar Minors & Certificates: Education
• Similar Micro-Credentials: Facilitating Adult Learning

Career Opportunities & Outlook

The Certificate in Adult Learning prepares students for careers in adult learning and professional development.

Education Programs

• Early Childhood Development BA/BS
• Education Studies BA/BS
• Education, MSEd
• Master of Arts in Teaching Program (MAT)
• Special Education MAT with Oregon Teacher Licensure
• Education Minor
• Principal Administrator License (PAL)
• Certificate in Adult Learning
• Certificate in Early Childhood Education
• Certificate in Holistic Education

Micro-Credentials

• Early Childhood Development Micro-Credential
• Facilitating Adult Learning Micro-Credential
• Foundations of School Mental and Behavioral Health Micro-Credential
• Leadership in Early Childhood Education Micro-Credential
• Leadership in Higher Education Micro-Credential
• Public Health Education Micro-Credential
• Social Emotional Learning Micro-Credential
• STEM Education (Graduate) Micro-Credential
• STEM Education (Undergraduate) Micro-Credential
• Supporting Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Adult Learners Micro-Credential

Achieve Your Degree in Education

The School of Education at SOU offers various programs for students interested in pursuing a degree in education.

Contact the School of Education

The School of Education is located at 1250 Siskiyou Blvd, Ashland, OR 97520.

Southern Oregon University

Southern Oregon University is committed to providing equal opportunity in its recruitment, admissions, educational programs, activities, and employment without discrimination on the basis of age, disability, national origin, race, color, marital status, religion, gender, or sexual orientation.