- The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Human Services: Certificates
- Graduate Certificate in Adult Learning (Semester)
- Graduate Certificate in College Teaching and Learning (Semester)
- Graduate Certificate in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment (Semester)
- Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Administration, Management, and Leadership (Semester)
- Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Advocacy and Public Policy
- Graduate Certificate in Elementary Reading and Literacy (Semester)
- Graduate Certificate in Engaging Culturally Diverse Learners (Semester)
- Graduate Certificate in Enrollment Management and Institutional Marketing
- Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Leadership for Student Success (Semester)
- Graduate Certificate in Integrating Technology in the Classroom (Semester)
- Graduate Certificate in Mathematics 5–8 (Semester)
- Graduate Certificate in Mathematics K–6 (Semester)
- Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching for Adult Educators
- Graduate Certificate in Reading and Literacy K–12
- Graduate Certificate in Science, Grades K–8 (Semester)
- Graduate Certificate in Special Education (Semester)
- Graduate Certificate in Teacher Leadership (Semester)
- Graduate Certificate in Teaching and Diversity in Early Childhood Education
- Graduate Certificate in Teaching English Language Learners
- Graduate Certificate in Teaching K–12 Students Online
- Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Instructional Design and Technology
- Post-Master’s Certificate in Community College Leadership
- Post-Master’s Certificate in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
- Post-Master’s Certificate in Early Childhood Leadership
- Post-Master’s Certificate in Educational Policy, Leadership, and Management (P–20)
- Post-Master’s Certificate in Educational Technology
- Post-Master’s Certificate in Higher Education and Adult Learning
- Post-Master’s Certificate in Higher Education Leadership and Management
- Post-Master’s Certificate in Higher Education Leadership, Management, and Policy
- Post-Master’s Certificate in Online Teaching in Higher Education
- Post-Master’s Certificate in Organizational Research, Assessment, and Evaluation
- Post-Master’s Certificate in Reading, Literacy, and Assessment
- Graduate Certificate in Adult Learning (Quarter)
- Graduate Certificate in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Semester (Quarter)
- Graduate Certificate in Elementary Reading and Literacy (Quarter)
- Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Leadership for Student Success (Quarter)
- Graduate Certificate in Mathematics 5-8 (Quarter)
- Graduate Certificate in Science, Grades K-8 (Quarter)
- Graduate Certificate in Teacher Leadership (Quarter)
- Graduate Certificate in College Teaching and Learning (Quarter)
- Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Administration, Management, and Leadership
- Graduate Certificate in Engaging Culturally Diverse Learners (Quarter)
- Graduate Certificate in Integrating Technology in the Classroom (Quarter)
- Graduate Certificate in Mathematics K-6 (Quarter)
- Graduate Certificate in Special Education (Quarter)
- Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis
This program is not currently accepting new students. Current students must complete their programs of study in accordance with Walden’s Time-to-Degree Completion policies.
The Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching for Adult Educators prepares educators to design and deliver online courses and programs geared to adult learners. Grounded in adult learning theory, courses examine how to leverage new technologies to enhance the adult learning process; analyze, select, and design the online instructional strategies most effective for adult learners; integrate course management tools and multimedia technologies into synchronous and asynchronous environments; and assess student learning in those environments.
Certificate Requirements
- 12 total semester credits
Curriculum
- Students may take this as a non-degree course.
- Students may take this as a non-degree course.
- Students may take this as a non-degree course.
- Students may take this as a non-degree course.
Course Sequence
The recommended course sequence is as follows:
| Semester | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 |
EDUC 6171 - Theories and Frameworks for Adult Learning |
3 semester credits |
|
EDUC 6177 - Using Technology to Enhance Adult Learning |
3 semester credits | |
| Semester 2 |
EDUC 6179 - Online Instructional Strategies for Adult Learners |
3 semester credits |
|
EDUC 6180 - Assessments in Online Environments for Adult Learners |
3 semester credits |