Design and Assessment of Adult Learning (Cert)

About the Program

• Four-course program (12 credits total)
• Can be completed in two semesters
• 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.

Program of Study

Each course in the certificate is part of the existing curriculum for the master's degree in Human Resource Development (HRD). Upon completion of the certificate, students may choose to continue in the master's program and would be required to submit an application and meet entrance requirements. All coursework completed in the certificate will transfer into the master's program. The four courses required for the certificate are:

• HOL 281 - Adult Learning
• EDUC 295 - Introduction to Quantitative Research
• HOL 264 - Design of Adult Learning Interventions
• HOL 284 - Assessing the Impact of HRD Efforts
• Course descriptions may be found in the GW University Bulletin of graduate programs: http://www.gwu.edu/%7Ebulletin/grad/hol.html

Program Delivery

The graduate certificate in Design and Assessment of Adult Learning is offered in the following locations and formats:

• GW's Hampton Roads Center
  • Classes meet on evenings and weekends
• GW's Alexandria Graduate Education Center
  
  • Classes meet on weekends

Applications and Admissions

Applications to the certificate program should include:

• Completed online application form
• Transcript indicating completion of a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.75
• Two letters of recommendation (may be from professional and/or academic setting)
• Resume
• Statement of purpose (250 - 500 words)
• Fall and Spring admit available

Contact Information

GW Hampton Roads Center
Tammy Miller, Program Representative
(757) 269-2209
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http://nearyou.gwu.edu/hrd-hr/index1.html

GW Alexandria Graduate Center
703-299-0294
Ronald B. Morgan, Ph.D.
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