Bachelor of Adult Education

The BA Adult Education (Honours) program is designed for individuals working with – or aspiring to work with – adults in a variety of educational settings including private and public college and post-secondary settings, corporate training, public service settings, health care, public safety and security, the voluntary sector and other management and/or supervisory settings. It is also for individuals who wish to develop their knowledge and skills in workplace settings in teaching, coaching, mentoring, training, and adult skill development. Some may be considering graduate study and further research in the field.

Flexible options for your education:

Life is busy. Flexibility and options are important. The choices are there for you to find the best fit:

• Distance learning allows you to take our Adult Education courses online with no requirement to meet on campus.
• We hope that you will complete your program in a timely manner but recognize that you may need to take a break here and there - we'll keep your student status active while you are on hiatus, attending to other responsibilities until you can register again.
• During the BEd ADED program, undergraduate courses must be taken through Brock University or on a Letter of Permission. The Office of the Registrar will make the final decision on transfer courses.
• Candidates who have obtained the Certificate in Adult Education may later apply for the BEd in Adult Education. All credits earned in the certificate program will be transferable to the degree program.
• The BEd in Adult Education offers both first and subsequent degree options.

Considering a degree in a different subject area? Consult your Academic Advisor in your home faculty to determine if a minor in Adult Education is an available option for you.

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 website.

Program of studies:

Programs offered are a Bachelor of Education (BEd) in Adult Education, a Certificate in Adult Education and a Minor in Adult Education.

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.

Courses are offered in a facilitated learning cohort model, face to face (locations across the province) and online. For further information contact the Administrative Assistant.

The Bachelor of Education in 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.

The BEd in Adult Education (as a subsequent degree) and the Certificate in Adult Education the program is comprised of:

Program A:

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

Program B:

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

Note: Check with the institution regarding start/ end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to the program, section, and/or semester.