Complete the five core Adult Education courses — it’s possible to finish the program in as little as 5 study sessions or 18 months.
Required course details can be found in the Undergraduate Calendar.
- ADED 2F90 – Foundations of Adult Education
- ADED 2F91 – Facilitating Adult Learning Pedagogies
- ADED 2F92 – Curriculum Design for Adult Learners
- ADED 3F90 – Work and Learning in Organizations
- ADED 4F90 – Research and Critical Reflection in Adult Education
To apply
Once you have made the decision to begin your Adult Education studies, you will need to complete an Application for Admission. Learn more about applying to Brock or learn more about coming to Brock as a Transfer student. Adult Education program application links for different program routes are available below.
Internal applications for Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents (Fall, Winter or Spring intake sessions)
- For full-time applicants: Full-Time Internal Application
- For part-time applicants: Part-time Internal Application
International ADED applicants should use the International Full-Time application:
Your file will be assessed and an Offer of Admission may be mailed to you. If you have applied and do not hear from Brock within three weeks, please contact the Office of the Registrar by email to inquire about the status of your file. The email address is central@brocku.ca.
Please note that you have not been admitted into the program until you have received an Offer of Admission.
Follow the procedures in the Registration Guide and Timetable to register in your first ADED course (ADED 2F90) using the Web Registration System.
There are deadlines for each registration period. If you do not register via the Web Registration System before the published deadlines, you may be subject to a late registration fee ($50 to $100) or be unable to register at all.
Once you have successfully registered using the web, fees will be charged to your Brock account. Invoices will not be mailed. Fees should be checked via the student portal. Fees may be paid using one of the three options outlined. Please note that tuition payment cannot be made by credit card. If you have any questions regarding your fees statement, please contact the Brock Central at central@brocku.ca.
Your instructor will contact you prior to the start of the term to invite you to your first course. Books and resource materials can be ordered through the Campus Store and will be delivered to your door. Details regarding your class start will be sent to your Brock email account. Please be sure to activate your account by going to my.brocku.ca
Need help?
For questions about becoming a student, contact the unit via email at adulted@brocku.ca.
Please note: If your interest is in working as a teacher of children or adolescents (primary/junior, junior/intermediate or intermediate/senior), you should be looking to the BEd leading to the Ontario Certificate of Qualification. For more information about that program and its requirements, please visit the Teacher Education web site.
The information provided on this page is subject to change without notice. Information published on the website of the Office of the Registrar supersedes the information published here.
Frequently asked questions
Email is our most common way to reach you but we must use your Brock e-mail address to ensure that information is confidential, secure and transmitted reliably. Occasionally we may communicate with you by telephone. Our Academic Advisor is available at foeadvising@brocku.ca.
Fall session courses will run from September through the beginning of December, winter classes run January to April, spring classes run April to July, and summer classes run mid-July through the end of August. For registration information and further details, please refer to the timetable.
For the precise tuition fee in your year of registration, click here. Visit the SAFA page for more information.
This fee is applicable to all full credit Adult Education courses and is subject to change. All other Brock courses will be at the standard rate for undergraduate courses. You should also budget approximately $150 for course texts and materials per course. You may be eligible for OSAP funding.
Tuition fees for the Brock courses are tax deductible.
Brock students must apply for, and may be granted, a Letter of Permission (LOP) from the Office of the Registrar before registering at another university. Consult the Brock Undergraduate Calendar for further information about Letters of Permission. Please note, a maximum of 5 credits may be taken on a Letter of Permission. Any remaining elective or context credit courses must be Brock University courses (online or on campus).
A program plan is a valuable means of managing your Adult Education studies while you balance other demands for your time such as work, family and volunteer activities. Our Academic Advisor is available at foeadvising@brocku.ca. The Faculty of Education Academic Advising team is here to work with you to develop a personalized academic study plan from year to year. You can reach them by booking an appointment through your student portal or Live Chat. Live Chat is currently available on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
You should start by speaking to your course instructor. Our instructors are talented adult educators with graduate academic credentials and significant professional experience. They can help you through challenges that you may encounter, and refer you to specialized supports when required.
There is no guarantee of admission to graduate studies which can be offered to a candidate upon completion of the BEd in Adult Education. Each university has different policies governing its admissions procedures, so it is the applicant’s responsibility to investigate each institution directly. If you would like further information regarding the MEd at Brock, please visit the Graduate Education page, email med@brocku.ca or call 905 688 5550 x3340.
