School of Social and Human Studies
CENTRAL STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK (CSUNY)
The Bachelor of Adult Education (BA) program objective is to provide students with technical training necessary to work in the broad field of adult education and training; including community development, training coordination, mentorship, staff development, corporate and career training, adult education, and in-service training. Courses focus on training fundamentals, educational psychology, and adult learning behavior. The Bachelor of Adult Education (BA) program is offered online via distance learning. After evaluating both academic record and life experience, CSUNY staff working in conjunction with Faculty and Academic Advisors will assist students in setting up a custom-made program, designed on an individual basis. This flexibility to meet student needs is seldom found in other distance learning programs. Our online program does not require all students to take the same subjects/courses, use the same books, or learning materials. Instead, the online Bachelor of Adult Education (BA) curriculum is designed individually by the student and academic advisor.
It specifically addresses strengths and weaknesses with respect to market opportunities in the student’s major and intended field of work. Understanding that industry and geographic factors should influence the content of the curriculum instead of a standardized one-fits-all design is the hallmark of CSUNY’s unique approach to adult education. This philosophy addresses the dynamic and constantly changing environment of working professionals by helping adult students in reaching their professional and personal goals within the scope of the degree program.
Important: Below is an example of the topics or areas you may develop and work on during your studies. By no means is it a complete or required list as CSUNY programs do not follow a standardized curriculum. It is meant solely as a reference point and example. Want to learn more about the curriculum design at CSUNY? (Course and Curriculum)
Core Courses and Topics in Adult Education:
Interpersonal Communication
Theory and Motivation
Adult Education Methods and Procedures
Adult Education Assessment Strategies
Effective Verbal Presentations
Fundamentals of Training
Educational Psychology
Adult Learning
Training Perspectives
Adult Learning and Development
Introduction to Sociology
Cultural Anthropology
Human Behavior and Development Credits
Organizational Communication
Business Mathematics
Principles of Psychology
Orientation Courses:
Communication & Investigation (Comprehensive Resume)
Organization Theory (Portfolio)
Experiential Learning (Autobiography)
Seminar Administrative Development (Book Summary)
Seminar Cultural Development (Practical Experience)
Seminar International Development (Publications)
Research Project in Adult Education:
Bachelor Thesis Project
MBM300 Thesis Proposal
MBM302 Bachelor Thesis (5,000 words)
Publication: Each Bachelor of Adult Education graduate is encouraged to publish their research papers either online in the public domain or through professional journals and periodicals worldwide.
Career Center Bachelor of Adult Education
Job Description Bachelors in Adult Education
Adult education is the practice of teaching and educating adults. This often happens in the workplace, through 'extension' or 'continuing education' courses at secondary schools, at a college or university. Other learning places include folk high schools, community colleges, and lifelong learning centers. The practice is also often referred to as 'Training and Development'. It has also been referred to as andragogy (to distinguish it from pedagogy). A difference is made between vocational education, mostly undertaken in workplaces and frequently related to upskilling, and non-formal adult education including learning skills or learning for personal development.
Skills for Success
Good communication skills
Good presentation skills
Good organizational skills
Professional and ethical
Employment Opportunities for Adult Education field
Adult Education Teacher
Adult Education Counselor
Professional Associations
American Association for Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE)
International Council for Adult Education (ICAE)
Resources and Tools Adult Education Quaterly - Journal
Adult Learning Quaterly - Journal
