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UDC Operating Remotely on Friday, Jan. 30

The University of the District of Columbia’s academic and administrative offices will conduct business remotely on Friday, Jan. 30. All on-campus activities, including athletic-related activities, are cancelled.

Campuses will reopen on Monday, Feb. 2.

Staff: Contact your immediate supervisor with questions or for further instruction regarding remote work expectations. 

Faculty: Reach out to your immediate supervisor and/or the dean for questions and further instruction regarding the transition to emergency remote instruction (ERI).  The Center for the Advancement of Learning (CAL) is available to support faculty with instructional continuity, including support for Blackboard, Zoom, Webex and other teaching and learning technologies. 

CAL Faculty Support Resources

calhelpdesk@udc.edu 
Virtual Office Hours
Consultation Request Form

For learning technology tools and on-demand faculty resources, please visit CAL’s website.

Students: Due to inclement weather, the university will be closed to face-to-face operations. Instruction will be moved to emergency remote, including synchronous and asynchronous methods. Certain laboratory, clinical, and other hands-on classes for which in-person instruction is a requirement may necessitate a make-up lesson, but every effort will be made to pursue virtual learning to the extent possible. Where synchronous virtual instruction is intended, published class meeting times must be observed so that students’ schedules are not disrupted.

The safety and security of our students, faculty, staff, and the broader community remain our top priority. We will continue to provide updates regarding the status of the university’s academic and administrative offices as conditions change.

Please continue to check our website and social media channels for the latest information.

If you have any safety concerns, contact OPSEM at 202-274-5050. For all immediate emergencies, call 911.

Thank you for your continued dedication to our students and to UDC’s mission. 

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Adult Education Graduate Certificate

Program Overview

Graduate Certificate in Adult Education

Advance your teaching career with a graduate certificate in adult education from the University of the District of Columbia! As you participate in small classes (6-10 students on average) and advance using the cohort model,  you will not only receive a personalized learning experience, but you'll have the opportunity to build personal and professional relationships sure to last a lifetime. 

This versatile program is designed for students with an undergraduate degree (or higher) seeking:

  • To provide training, instruction, resources and other services to adults in academic and vocational settings
  • Credential or licensure in adult education and learning
  • Professional development for a variety of high-demand career positions in public, private, non-profit, higher education or corporate America
  • Meet the rigorous requirements to transition into a doctoral program

The graduate certificate program is co-sponsored by OSSE AFE to provide credentials and professional development to academic and vocational instructors, administrators and staff in their sub-grantee programs that offer integrated education and training to adult learners in the District. 

UDC offers the only graduate-level adult education program in the region with a strong hands-on component, designed to provide you with the education and experience you need to excel in your teaching career.

Not only is our curriculum strategically aligned with DC's Municipal Regulation and OSSE's Audit Educator Preparation Standards, but it's innovative design embraces core andragogy (adult education) principles of effective adult learning, placing students at the center of their education (a significant shift from the traditional K-12 model). 

Through its application framework, our program will help you learn to:

  • Build your practice.
  • Implement the use of instructional technology.
  • Apply reflective thinking.
  • Engage in research orientation.

The adult education program consists of diverse areas of concentration reflecting the emerging workforce and socio-economic labor market indicators for growth across the District and the region. To ensure that you receive the tools needed to teach any and every kind of learner throughout your career, our faculty are proud to provide a nuanced learning environment for you and your peers.

Your academic opportunities don't stop there! After you have successfully finished the program, you will have the option of transferring 21 of the 24 credits earned to the M.A. program, leaving only 15 credits of coursework then remaining to earn your master's! Additionally, if you are a scholar-practitioner requiring a practicum site for your capstone requirement or an internship to gain experience in facilitating adult learning, you will have the opportunity to partner with OSSE AFE and other WIC agencies at their sponsored IE&T adult education program providers or at UDC-approved sites. 

Admission Requirements

To qualify for admission into the adult education program at UDC, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.5. That GPA must be increased to 3.0 and maintained in order for you to remain in the program.
  • If you demonstrate below average English writing skills, you will be required to take ENG 515 in your second semester.

Note: The GRE is waived for the Graduate Certificate program, as well as the MA program.

Admission Requirements


How to Apply

For admission into the spring semester, please submit your application by September 15. For admission into the fall semester, please submit your application by April 15. 

To apply, please complete the following steps:

  • Visit www.udc.edu for admissions requirements and application forms
  • Complete the application for non-degree applicants

If you are accepted into the graduate certificate program to gain credentials and licensure in adult education and qualify for the scholarships offered by OSSE AFE, you may apply for them starting in April or May of each year. 

Note: To register for PD workshops, please use the contact information listed below.

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Program Outcomes

Contact Us

Want to learn more? Reach out to us today for more information!

Dr. Heather Bruce
Program Director
heather.bruce@udc.edu

Professor Mohammed Essack
Lead Instructor
mohammed.essack@udc.edu

School of Education and Learning Sciences Programs
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