Adult Education:
 Courses and Certification

HOW to Register for Courses Programs of Study
ASU Graduate School  Link to Web Registration Site
(online registration)
Contact us AR Adult Education Department Website (state dept.) 
Student Information Form Graduate Program Info 
Complete Listing of Adult Ed Courses   

          

How to Register for Courses

Steps to Registering for Courses at ASU
(short version - for more information go to How to Register main site)

IF NOT YET  ADMITTED  OR ENROLLED AT ASU


1.    If not admitted to ASU, complete the enclosed application to Graduate School at ASU

        (or visit the ASU website and to download) and return it with your $15    
         Fee for registration.

        Return form to: 
                    Graduate School
                    P.O. Box 60        
                    State University, AR 72467

        Phone number for graduate office: 1-877-278-4723 (toll free - but cannot be transferred to another department).

2.    Request official  transcripts from all college experiences be sent to the ASU Graduate School.

        (If ASU Graduate then ASU transcripts will be requested internally)

3.    Fill out (review) the registration worksheet or form that is included for phone registration.

4.    Contact an advisor (David Agnew-870-972-2087) and discuss schedule so that the automatic hold on registration can be removed and you can register.

5.    Contact ASU by phone to register by phone using the enclosed registration worksheet.  You can also register over the Web.

6.    Show up for the first session. (even if paperwork has not cleared by first class session come to class.)

IF CURRENTLY ADMITTED OR ENROLLED AT ASU

1.    Fill out (review) the registration worksheet or form that is included for phone registration.

2.    Contact an advisor (David Agnew-870-972-2087) and discuss schedule so that the automatic hold on registration can be removed and you can register.

3.    Contact ASU by phone to register by phone using the enclosed registration worksheet.

4.    Show up for the first session. (even if paperwork has not cleared by first class session come to class.)

Note:
If you have been admitted to graduate school and you have not enrolled in the last year you must submit an up-dated application to the graduate school in order for your file to be reactivated. A statement of selective service status form must be signed by all males ages 18-25. This form must be returned to the graduate school prior to registration. A written proof of measles and rubella immunization must be submitted to the graduate school if your date of birth is January 1957 or later. This immunization must have been received after the first birthday and after January 1, 1968.

If you have any problems please contact David Agnew at 870-972-2087,     dagnew@astate.edu,   

Listing of  Adult Education Courses 

VOED 4503/5503 -- Foundations of Adult Education in Vocational Education ...  Historical and philosophical development; comparison of vocational and non-vocational adult education; development and evaluation, teaching methods, and issues and trends in adult vocational education programming.

VOED 5583 Methods and Materials of Teaching the Adult Learner  ....Emphasis on methodologies, techniques and materials applicable to the adult learner based upon his personal needs.

AE 5553 Practicum in Adult Education    .... A series of educational experiences designed to place students in a cooperative relationship with an experienced adult educator while under university supervision. Emphasis is placed on practice teaching and related on-the-job activities of adult educators.

VOED 6543 Administration and Supervision of Adult and Vocational Education  ..... A study of the problems and procedures in the administration and supervision of adult and vocational education. Considered from the national, state, and local  levels.

AE 5513.  Introduction to Adult Education   An in-depth study of the growth and development of adult education in the United States. Analysis of contemporary issues and trends in adult education.

AE 5523.  Psychology of the Adult  A study of the adult with emphasis on (1) learning theories and developmental processes: (2) major contributors to the adult learning discipline; and (3) psychological aspects of middle and later life challenges and crises.

AE 5533.  Methods and Materials for the Adult Learner  Theory and application of methods and materials essential to effective instruction in adult education. Emphasis on writing objectives, classifying content, classroom management, and utilizing media.

AE 5543.  Teaching Reading to Adults  Problems in teaching reading to adults. Special emphasis on individual differences, materials of instruction, and measuring reading ability.
   
AE  5563.  Special Problems in Adult Education  Individual research on problems related to the education of adults. Prerequisite: permission of  professor.

 



For More Information :

Write to
Dr. David Agnew
P. O. Box 1080,
Arkansas State University,
Jonesboro, AR 72467
(Street Address--119 South Caraway)
Phone  (870) 972-2087

Fax -- 870-972-3885
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Page last updated  10/04/06