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Non-Credit Programs
94.1
Adult Education
94 Non-Credit Programs
The Faculty of Extension offers a number of non-credit citation, certificate, and diploma programs.
94.1 Adult Education
The programs described in this section are professional development for educators of adults.
94.1.1 Adult and Continuing Education
The Certificate in Adult and Continuing Education (CACE) program provides professionals with the opportunity to enhance their competencies associated with the design, development and delivery of adult education and training. The certificate is comprised of 8-10 courses. Seminars and workshops offered in the CACE program are relevant to various occupations including instructors, trainers, staff development officers, counsellors, group leaders, curriculum designers and human resource professionals. Participants come from a wide range of public and private organizations and educational institutions. Program applications are currently not being accepted. For more information, visit https://www.extension.ualberta.ca/study/education/cace/ e-mail: adulted@ualberta.ca, or phone (780) 492-7237.
94.1.2 Teaching in English
This Citation in Teaching in English program is designed for higher-education instructors whose native language is not English, but who are required to teach programs in English. These instructors must not only improve their competence in spoken and written English, but also develop teaching techniques that will meet the expectations of international students. The program consists of six required courses plus two elective courses. Each course consists of 13 hours of instruction. For more information visit www.extension.ualberta.ca/study/teaching-and-learning/tie/ e-mail: adulted@ualberta.ca, or phone (780) 492-7237.
94.1.3 Adults 50+
The Spring Term for Adults 50+ is offered in partnership between the Edmonton Lifelong Learners Association (ELLA) and the Faculty of Extension. The program is offered annually during the first three weeks of May on the University of Alberta campus. Participants choose up to four classes daily from more than 30 general interest courses in areas such as anthropology, history, philosophy, drawing and painting, psychology, music, literature and political science. To register, participants must be members in good standing of ELLA. For more information, visit www.extension.ualberta.ca/ella, or e-mail exella@ualberta.ca, or phone (780) 492-5055.
