Program Overview

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Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Adult Learning and Education (GCALE) is designed to meet the continuing professional development needs of those involved in the broad field of adult learning and education. This program is ideal for individuals responsible for providing adult learning opportunities in various settings, such as workplaces, unions, professional organizations, communities, advocacy groups, non-profit societies, or businesses.

What makes the program unique?

The Certificate program provides participants with enhanced knowledge and skills of the principles, practices, histories, and philosophies of adult learning and education. One of the unique features of this program is the possibility to transfer the 12 ALE Certificate credits into the regular ALE Master's Program, for both M.Ed. and M.A. degrees.

Program Structure

Students must complete 12 credits, including the three MEd core courses listed below and one elective:

• EDST 503 (3) Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Adult Learning and Education
• EDST 514 (3) Adult Education Program Planning Theory
• EDST 518 (3) Theory and Research on Adult Learning
• Approved 3 credit elective

Quick Facts

• Faculty: Faculty of Education
• Academic Unit: Department of Educational Studies
• Specialization: Adult Learning and Education
• Mode of delivery: In person at UBC Vancouver
• Program Components: Coursework only

Admission Information & Requirements

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Minimum Academic Requirements

The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies establishes the minimum admission requirements common to all applicants, usually a minimum overall average in the B+ range (76% at UBC). Each program may set higher academic minimum requirements.

English Language Test

Applicants from a university outside Canada in which English is not the primary language of instruction must provide results of an English language proficiency examination as part of their application. The minimum requirements for the two most common English language proficiency tests are:

• TOEFL: Test of English as a Foreign Language - internet-based
  • Overall score requirement: 90
  • Reading: 22
  • Writing: 21
  • Speaking: 21
  • Listening: 22
• IELTS: International English Language Testing System
  • Overall score requirement: 6.5
  • Reading: 6.0
  • Writing: 6.0
  • Speaking: 6.0
  • Listening: 6.0

Prior degree, course and other requirements

Prior Degree Requirements

It is not a requirement that an applicant's undergraduate degree be in education. However, some experience (1–2 years), be it paid or voluntary, with designing, organizing, administering programs for adult learners is required.

Tuition & Financial Support

Tuition

• Application Fee: $48.50
• Tuition per credit: $521.35 (Canadian Citizen / Permanent Resident / Refugee / Diplomat), $770.55 (International)
• Student Fees (yearly): $1,144.10 (approx.)
• Costs of living: Estimate your costs of living with our interactive tool to start developing a financial plan for your graduate studies.

Financial Support

Applicants to UBC have access to a variety of funding options, including:

• Employer support
• Scholarships & awards (merit-based funding)
• Financial aid (need-based funding)
• Foreign government scholarships
• Working while studying
• Tax credits and RRSP withdrawals

Enrolment, Duration & Other Stats

These statistics show data for the Graduate Certificate in Adult Learning and Education (GCALE). Data are separated for each degree program combination.

Related Programs

Same specialization

• Master of Education in Adult Learning and Education (MEd)

Same Academic Unit

• Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership and Policy (EdD)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Studies (PhD)
• Graduate Certificate in Higher Education (GCHIED)
• Master of Arts in Educational Studies (MA)
• Master of Education in Adult Learning and Education (MEd)
• Master of Education in Adult Learning and Global Change (MEd)
• Master of Education in Curriculum and Leadership (MEd)
• Master of Education in Educational Administration and Leadership (MEd)
• Master of Education in Educational Studies (MEd)
• Master of Education in Higher Education (MEd)
• Master of Education in Society, Culture and Politics in Education (MEd)

Further Information

Specialization

Adult Learning and Education (ALE) is concerned with the development of scholars and practitioners who will shape society in ways that promote lifelong learning for all.

Faculty

Faculty of Education

Academic Unit

Department of Educational Studies

Classification

Social sciences » Education