Program Overview

Adult Education (GrDip) Program

The Graduate Diploma in Adult Education is designed to enhance the practice of adult education (Andragogy) through a study of the theories and techniques available to adult educators. This program is well-suited to mature students who wish to return to graduate-level studies after a hiatus and to those who plan on doing a Master's in Educational Studies.

Program Overview

Students may specialize in an area of their choosing by selecting courses that reflect their professional interests. The program includes school administrators, business managers, and nursing educators, among many other professions.

Program Structure

• The program is course-based.
• The primary campus is Sir George Williams (SGW).
• The duration of the program is 1 year.
• The program consists of 30 credits.
• The start term is Fall.
• Experiential learning includes an internship.

Degree Requirements

Fully-qualified candidates are required to complete a minimum of 30 credits.

• 9 credits chosen from:
  • ADIP 500 Adult Education in Qu嶵ec as a Field of Study (3.00)
  • ADIP 585 Integrative Internship I (3.00)
  • ADIP 586 Integrative Internship II (3.00)
• 3 credits chosen from:
  • ADIP 501 Philosophical Issues in Educational Research (3.00)
  • ADIP 511 Educational Problems in Philosophical Perspective (3.00)
  • ADIP 512 Educational Problems in Historical Perspective (3.00)
  • ADIP 535 Studies in Educational Change (3.00)
• 3 credits chosen from:
  • ADIP 513 Anthropological Concepts and Methods in Education (3.00)
  • ADIP 514 Social Psychological Foundations of Education (3.00)
  • ADIP 515 Research Issues and Methodologies in Education (3.00)
  • ADIP 544 School and Society (3.00)
• 9 credits chosen from:
  • ADIP 510 Adult Education in Qu嶵ec and Canada (3.00)
  • ADIP 520 Adults as Learners (3.00)
  • ADIP 530 Roles and Competencies of Adult Educators (3.00)
  • ADIP 533 Facilitating Adult Learning (3.00)
  • ADIP 540 Introduction to Research in Adult Education (3.00)
  • ADIP 541 Designing Adult Learning Projects (3.00)
  • ADIP 542 Evaluating Adult Learning Projects (3.00)
  • ADIP 550 Reflective Practice I (3.00)
  • ADIP 551 Introduction to Administration of Adult Education Programs (3.00)
  • ADIP 570 Workshops for Adult Educators (3.00)
  • ADIP 572 Concepts and Values in Adult Education (3.00)
  • ADIP 588 Advanced Topics in Adult Education (3.00)
  • ADIP 589 Advanced Topics in Adult Education (3.00)
  • ADIP 590 Issues in the Practice in Adult Education (3.00)
  • ADIP 597 Adult Education I - Selected Topics (3.00)
  • ADIP 598 Adult Education II - Selected Topics (3.00)
• 6 credits chosen from another graduate program in consultation with the graduate director or student advisor.

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Active involvement in some area of adult education or the equivalent of one year's experience in the field.
• Proficiency in English. Applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate that their knowledge of English is sufficient to pursue graduate studies in their chosen field.

Application Process

Review the four steps before applying.

• Application deadlines:
  • Fall: December 1 (all applicants)
  • Winter: n/a
  • Summer: n/a
• Priority will be given to complete applications submitted by the deadline.

Tuition and Funding

• Tuition and fees of the program may depend on the student's status.
• Estimate these costs based on the most common situations.
• Funding packages are generally available for students in thesis-based programs.
• Course-based students may be eligible for a number of donor awards and may consult with their department for program-specific opportunities.
• Out-of-province students may receive special funding for graduate diploma programs.