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Design and Assessment of Adult Learning

Graduate Certificate
Department of Human and Organizational Learning

Mission and Program Outcomes

This program provides both the theoretical foundation and the practical tools to determine when training and education solutions are appropriate for the workplace.

Students obtain skills in designing, developing, delivering and evaluating workplace educational interventions. This certificate provides students with a realistic preview of the master's degree program in Human Resource Development. Graduates may apply for advanced standing in the Human Resource Development Master's degree program. If accepted, all 12 credits will apply toward the 36-credit Master's degree program.

Program Coordinator

Dr. Ron Morgan - Alexandria Graduate Education Center
Dr. Marilyn Wesner - Hampton Roads Center

Program Details

Program Locations
Alexandria Graduate Education Center (Va.)
Hampton Roads, Va.

12 Credit Hours

Sample coursework:

  • Adult Learning
  • Design of Adult Learning Interventions
  • Assessing the Impact of HRD Efforts
  • Introduction to Quantitative Research (elective)

Admissions Deadline:
Fall: January 15 (priority deadline to be considered for tuition support) or April 1 (final deadline)
Summer: March 1
Spring: October 1

Semesters for Entry:
Fall, Spring, or Summer

For more information, please contact:

Main Campus - Foggy Bottom/Washington DC
Kristin Furio, Program Manager
202-994-1040
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Alexandria Graduate Education Center
Jenn Oribello, Program Coordinator
703-299-0294
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Hampton Roads Center
Marilyn Wesner, Associate Professor
757-269-2229
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Office of Admission

Andre Wright, Assistant Director of Admissions
202-994-1450
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