2024-2025 Undergraduate Calendar

Programs offered are a BA in Adult Education (Hons.), BA in Adult Education (Pass), a Certificate in Adult Education, a Minor in Adult Education, Micro-certificate in Postsecondary Education, Micro-certificate in Adult Education - General, Micro-certificate in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Micro-certificate in Workplace Education, Leadership and Conflict Management.

Programs are designed to enhance the abilities of individuals working with, or aspiring to work with, adult populations in a variety of educational/training contexts, as well as those interested in self-study as adult learners. An adult educator's expertise is invaluable not only in adult learning environments like colleges or other post-secondary classrooms, but also in corporations, industrial sites, health care facilities, public service agencies, boardrooms, and anywhere that training and development require a solid foundation in the principles and practices of adult education.

Courses are offered year-round in 4 terms (Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer) in a facilitated learning cohort model entirely online. Many Adult Education courses have zero textbook costs. For further information contact the Administrative Director.

The Adult Education program does not lead to an Ontario Certificate of Qualification. Those interested in a teaching career in the elementary or secondary school system in Ontario are advised to refer to the Ontario College of Teachers Act 1966 and (Regulation 176/10 Teachers Qualifications) with respect to teachable subjects, definitions, basic qualifications and regulations.

Admissions

To meet candidates' needs, the following application routes are available.

BA in Adult Education (Hons.)

For those who are pursuing the Hons. as a first or subsequent degree.

BA in Adult Education (Pass)

For those who are pursuing a BA in Adult Education as a first or subsequent degree (any previous post-secondary studies from another university or college diploma program may be considered for possible advanced standing). The prerequisite is an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent mature student status.

Certificate in Adult Education:

This option is open only to those who do not hold an undergraduate degree. The prerequisite is an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent mature student status.

Micro-certificate in Post-Secondary Education or Adult Education - General or Equity, Diversity and Inclusion or Workplace Education, Leadership and Conflict Management:

This option is open to those who do not wish to register for a full program and requires an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent mature student status.

International applicants may be required to participate in an interview and writing demonstration via Skype.

Program Notes

1.	Some undergraduate credits required in the BA in Adult Education (Pass and Hons.) may be taken on a Letter of Permission (LOP). Students electing this method should familiarize themselves with LOP regulations.
2.	Brock will award a maximum of 10.0 advanced standing credits for applicants seeking admission to a subsequent degree whose first degree is not the BA in Adult Education (formerly the BEd in Adult Education). Students seeking advanced standing through transfer credits should consult the Admissions section of this Calendar for further information.
3.	Applicants seeking admission to BA in Adult Education (Hons.) whose first degree is the BA in Adult Education (Pass) (formerly the BEd in Adult Education) may be required to complete a minimum of 5 additional adult education courses to earm the BA in Adult Education (Hons.)
4.	All candidates must take ADED 2F90, 2F91, 2F92, 3F90 and 4F90 through Brock.
5.	A College of Applied Arts and Technology diploma may give students a maximum of five undergraduate credits. In some cases, where programs at the College and Brock are completely compatible, up to seven credits may be awarded for a three-year diploma.
6.	In some circumstances, in order to meet university degree and program requirements, more than 15 or 20 credits may be taken.
7.	All ADED courses are offered entirely online with no requirement to meet on any campus.

BA in Adult Education (Honours)

	ADED 2F90, 2F91, 2F92, 3F90 and 4F90
	ADED 4D99
	one Humanities Context Credit
	one Science Context Credit
	one Social Science Context Credit
	two credits numbered 1(alpha)00 or above
	five credits numbered 2(alpha)00 or above
	three and one-half ADED elective credits at the 3(alpha)90 level or above

BA in Adult Education (Pass)

	ADED 2F90, 2F91, 2F92, 3F90, and 4F90
	one Humanities context credit
	one Sciences context credit
	one Social Sciences context credit
	two credits numbered 1(alpha)00 or above
	five credits numbered 2(alpha)00 or above

Certificate and Micro-certificate Programs

Certificate in Adult Education

The Certificate in Adult Education allows those persons who are working in related fields who are not interested in pursuing a degree an opportunity to complete the Certificate.

The certificate is awarded upon completion of the following courses with a minimum 60 percent overall average:

ADED 2F90, 2F91, 2F92, 3F90 and 4F90

Micro-certificate in Post-Secondary Education

The Micro-certificate in Post-Secondary Education is awarded upon completion of the following courses with a minimum 60 percent overall average:

ADED 1P31, 2P55, 3P55 and 4P50

Micro-certificate in Adult Education - General

The Micro-certificate in Adult Education - General is awarded upon completion of the following courses with a minimum 60 percent overall average:

	ADED 2P41
	one ADED credit numbered 1(alpha) to 3(alpha)99

Micro-certificate in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Adult Education

The Micro-certificate in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Adult Education is awarded upon completion of the following courses with a minimum 60 percent overall average:

ADED 2P11, 2P22, 3P22

Micro-certificate in Workplace Education, Leadership, and Conflict Management

The Micro-certificate in Workplace Education, Leadership, and Conflict Management is awarded upon completion of the following courses with a minimum 60 percent overall average:

ADED 2P12, 2P97, and 3P12

Minor in Adult Education

Students in other disciplines can obtain a Minor in Adult Education within their degree program by completing the following courses with a minimum 60 percent overall average:

	One of ADED 1P31, 1P32, 1P33
	ADED 2F90 and 2P41
	two ADED credits numbered 2(alpha)00 or above

Description of Courses

Note that not all courses are offered in every session. Refer to the applicable term timetable for details.

# Indicates a cross listed course

* Indicates primary offering of a cross listed course

Prerequisites and Restrictions

Students must check to ensure that prerequisites are met. Students may be deregistered, at the request of the instructor, from any course for which prerequisites and/or restrictions have not been met.

ADULT EDUCATION COURSES

ADED 1P31

Learning for Success

Self-management, goal setting, study skill and academic integrity, designed to develop the capacity for critical self-reflection about learning.

Facilitated online seminar, 36 hours per term.

Restriction: open to students admitted to Adult Education, BA CHYS (Honours)/BEd (Primary/Junior), BA (Honours) Integrated Studies/BEd (Junior/Intermediate), BPhEd (Honours)/BEd (Junior/Intermediate), BSc (Honours) Integrated Studies/BEd (Junior/Intermediate), BA (Honours)/BEd (Intermediate/Senior), BPhEd (Honours)/BEd (Intermediate/Senior) and BSc (Honours)/BEd (Intermediate/Senior) majors, BECE students and Adult Education minors until date specified in Registration guide.

Note: offered online.

ADED 1P32

Learning in Digital Contexts

Introduction to learning with contemporary media in digital university-level contexts.

Facilitated online seminar, 36 hours per term.

Note: offered online.

ADED 1P33

Scholarly Writing for Adult Learners

Writing fundamentals of grammar conventions, research skills, essay writing, editing skills and APA formatting.

Facilitated online seminar, 36 hours per term.

Note: offered online.

ADED 2F90

Foundations of Adult Education

Theories, practices and contexts of adult education.

Facilitated online seminar, 72 hours per term.

Restriction: open to students admitted to Adult Education, Minors in Adult Education and BECE majors.

Note: offered online.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in ADED 4F31.

ADED 2F91

Facilitating Adult Learning

Application and evaluation of facilitation methods.

Facilitated online seminar, 72 hours per term.

Restriction: open to students admitted to Adult Education and BECE majors.

Prerequisite(s): ADED 2F90.

Note: offered online.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in ADED 4F32.

ADED 2F92

Curriculum Design for Adult Learners

Investigation and evaluation of curriculum development models.

Facilitated online seminar, 72 hours per term.

Restriction: open to students admitted to Adult Education.

Prerequisite(s): ADED 2F91.

Note: offered online.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in ADED 4F33.

ADED 2P11

Equity in Adult Education

Exploration of social justice issues in adult education.

Facilitated online seminar, 36 hours per term.

Note: offered online.

ADED 2P12

Adult Education Practices in the Workplace

Examination of various adult education approaches and practices in the workplace.

Facilitated online seminar, 36 hours per term.

Note: offered online.

ADED 2P21

Fostering Adult Creativity and Imagination

Alternate approaches to inform and generate knowledge and personal reflective practice.

Facilitated online seminar, 36 hours per term.

Note: offered online.

ADED 2P22

Gender in Adult Learning

Significant themes influencing adult learners and related educational implications.

Facilitated online seminar, 36 hours per term.

Note: offered online.

ADED 2P41

History of Adult Learning in Canada

Evolution and development, individual informal and formal learning practices, adult education structures and the impact of international developments.

Facilitated online seminar, 36 hours per term.

Note: offered online.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in ADED 1P41.

ADED 2P50

Post-secondary Online and Blended Learning

Opportunity to examine the potential benefits and challenges of online teaching and learning. Specific strategies and resources that can be utilized to support the development of successful online and blended learning experiences for post-secondary learners.

Facilitated online seminar, 36 hours per term.

Prerequisite(s): ADED 2F92 or program approval.

Note: offered online.

ADED 2P55

Innovative Approaches to Post-secondary Education Issues and Trends

Review of emerging issues affecting the post-secondary education sector as well as the political, economic, sociological and technological trends that may affect the future of post-secondary education in Ontario and Canada.

Facilitated online seminar, 36 hours per term.

Note: offered online.

ADED 2P97

Introduction to Leadership Theory in Adult Education

Major theories, approaches, models and themes related to the study of organizational leadership.

Facilitated online seminar, 36 hours per term.

Note: offered online.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in ADED 4P96.

ADED 3F90

Work and Learning in Organizations

Investigation of work and learning communities.

Facilitated online seminar, 72 hours per term.

Restriction: open to students admitted to Adult Education and BECE Majors.

Note: offered online.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in ADED 4F34.

ADED 3P11

Geragogy: Educating the Third Age Learner

Psychological, sociological and philosophical issues surrounding older adult learning.

Facilitated online seminar, 36 hours per term.

Restriction: open to students admitted to Adult Education, BA CHYS (Honours)/BEd (Primary/Junior), BA (Honours) Integrated Studies/BEd (Junior/Intermediate), BPhEd (Honours)/BEd (Junior/Intermediate), BSc (Honours) Integrated Studies/BEd (Junior/Intermediate), BA (Honours)/BEd (Intermediate/Senior), BPhEd (Honours)/BEd (Intermediate/Senior) and BSc (Honours)/BEd (Intermediate/Senior) majors, BECE students, GERO minors, and Adult Education minors until date specified in Registration guide.

Note: offered online.

ADED 3P12

Conflict Management: Resolutions and Relationships

Introduction to the concepts and strategies of non-adversarial conflict resolution as it relates to family, the workplace and the community focusing on a conceptual framework for resolving differences in order to maintain and strengthen interpersonal relationships.

Facilitated online seminar, 36 hours per term.

Note: offered online.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in ADED 2P11.

ADED 3P22

Learning Disabilities in Adult Education

Best practices in support and accommodation of adults with learning disabilities. Topics include research and legislation in academic and workplace environments.

Facilitated online seminar, 36 hours per term.

Note: offered online.

ADED 3P31

Intercultural Communication in Adult Education

Topics include cultural identity, communication variables and values, and culture as context for communication.

Facilitated online seminar, 36 hours per term.

Note: offered online.

ADED 3P32

Facilitating Adult English Language Learning

Theoretical constructs, language learning contexts, English as a Subsequent Language (ESL) skill areas, integrated approaches, technology in language teaching, assessment and concerns and controversies. Topics in adult learning theory, including immigration, cultural considerations and Canadian culture and language in the Canadian ESL context.

Facilitated online seminar, 36 hours per term.

Note: offered online.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in ADED 3P51.

ADED 3P41

Community Outreach and Adult Literacy

Introduction to community outreach in Canada. Community theories, definitions, principles, outreach relation, adult literacy and social advocacy. Outreach for empowering societal change and betterment.

Facilitated online seminar, 36 hours per term.

Note: offered online.

ADED 3P50

Learning by Doing: Experiential Education in Post-secondary Education

Development of a critically informed understanding of the relevant merits of using various experiential learning models. Selecting, planning and developing an experiential learning opportunity, including the design of assessments, teaching and learning activities and resources for industry and community partners.

Facilitated online seminar, 36 hours per term.

Prerequisite(s): ADED 2F92 or program approval.

Note: offered online.

ADED 3P55

Ethical Governance in Post-secondary Education

Theoretical foundations, government agencies and policies that influence university and college academic structures in Ontario and Canada.

Facilitated online seminar, 36 hours per term.

Note: offered online.

ADED 3P91

Power, Practice and Process in Learning

Theoretical, pedagogical, curricular and practical issues of power dynamics and differentials in post-secondary and community outreach.

Facilitated online seminar, 36 hours per term.

Note: offered online.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit in ADED 4P91.

ADED 3P95

Evaluating Learning

Methods and strategies used to develop criteria to evaluate learning in academic, work, community and not-for-profit contexts. Topics include planning and evaluation in both face to face and online environments.

Facilitated online seminar, 36 hours per term.

Note: offered online.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in ADED 4P94.

ADED 3P97

Application of Leadership Theory in Adult Education

Specific leadership skills relevant to authentic workplace situations.

Facilitated online seminar, 36 hours per term.

Note: offered online.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in ADED 4P97.

ADED 4D99

Adult Education Honours Thesis

Research project carried out under the supervision of a faculty member.

Facilitated online seminar. 108 hours per term.

Restriction: open to students admitted to Adult Education with a minimum of 10.0 overall credits.

Prerequisite(s): ADED 4F90.

Note: offered online.

ADED 4F90

Research and Critical Reflection in Adult Education

Researcher positionality, research questions, methodologies, and methods

Facilitated online seminar, 72 hours per term.

Restriction: open to students admitted to Adult Education.

Prerequisite(s): ADED 2F90 and 3F90.

Note: offered online.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in ADED 4F35.

ADED 4P50

Scholarship of Post-secondary Teaching and Learning

Practices related to the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) that can have a positive effect on student learning and professional growth.

Facilitated online seminar, 36 hours per term.

Note: offered online.

ADED 4P71

Cost Benefit Analysis in Adult Education Contexts

Knowledge and decision-making skills required to review and assess the costs, benefits, conflicts and tradeoffs associated with educational and training initiatives by exploring assumptions, models and methodologies used in all segments of Canadian society.

Facilitated online seminar, 36 hours per term.

Note: offered online.

ADED 4P85

Independent Study in Adult Education I

Guided reading, study or research on a topic not covered in regular course offerings.

Facilitated online seminar. 36 hours per term.

Prerequisite(s): ADED 2F90 (4F31).

Note: offered online.

ADED 4P93

Adult Education in the Global Context

Global social, economic and political contexts of adult education.

Facilitated online seminar, 36 hours per term.

Note: offered online.

ADED 4P95

Evaluating Adult Education Programs

Theoretical, ethical and methodological foundations of program evaluation relevant to social and adult educational programming.

Facilitated online seminar, 36 hours per term.

Note: offered online.

ADED 4V90-4V94

Selected Topics in Adult Education

Topics selected on the basis of Faculty expertise.

Facilitated online seminar, 36 hours per term.

Prerequisite(s): ADED 2F90 (4F31) or program approval.

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING COURSES

ADED 4V95-4V99

Practicum in Adult Education

Experiential academic and practical learning related to the field of Adult Education.

Facilitated online seminar, 36 hours per term.

Restriction: permission of the Adult Education Program Director.

Prerequisite(s): ADED 2F90 (4F31).

Note: consultation is done prior to enrolment. A written agreement is signed by the Director and filed with the Department.

ADED 4V95

2024-25: Practicum in Adult Education

Experiential academic and practical learning opportunity with a faculty member willing to supervise the student.

Facilitated online seminar, 36 hours per term.

Restriction: permission of the Adult Education Program Director.

Prerequisite(s): ADED 2F90 (4F31).

Note: consultation is done prior to enrolment. A written agreement is signed by the Director and filed with the Department. Offered online.

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