General Program Information

Adult education is desirable in a technological society and in a world of rapid change. Because successful adult education depends upon the competence of the instructor, instructors should be able to apply adult education theory and instructional methodology. Knowledge and skills are no less important than expertise in a subject field; both enhance the effectiveness of adult educators and adult education.

The Certificate in Adult Education program is designed to meet this need. It consists of seven courses (39 credit hour) and 200 hours of adult teaching experience. The Certificate in Adult Education is granted by the Minister of Education of Manitoba.

The goals of the Certificate in Adult Education (CAE) program are:

• To promote excellence in the teaching of adults, and
• To provide instructors with the theoretical and practical basis for becoming effective in a college or vocational setting.