Certificate Programs
Certificate Programs
Family Literacy
Penn State's online Certificate in Family Literacy is a 12-credit certificate program designed to meet the professional development needs of persons working in a variety of literacy education settings. This program brings experts in the field of family literacy together with specialists in early childhood education and adult education to offer a multidisciplinary and integrated approach to literacy instruction. Course topics include:
- adult education principles
- literacy, culture, and identity
- approaches to instruction
Distance Education
Penn State's online Certificate in Distance Education is an 12-credit certificate program designed to enhance the professional expertise of persons involved in teaching or planning instruction through the medium of distance education. These credits can be applied toward either a master's degree or a doctorate in adult education. Course topics include:
- adult education principles
- distance education course design
- instructional technology
Human Resource Development/Workplace Learning
Penn State's online Certificate in Workplace Learning is an 18-credit interdisciplinary certificate program designed to meet the professional development needs of human resource professionals and those involved in workplace learning. Most credits can be applied toward either a master's degree or a doctorate in adult education. Course topics include:
- adult education principles
- informal learning in the workplace
- instructional methods and design
