Learning is a Lifelong Process
Those interested in pursuing a career as an adult educator usually have education and/or work experience in a particular field. Earning a degree in adult education will build upon that education and/or work experience to qualify them to teach the skills of their profession to others.
Adult educators enable adults to further their educations by offering them the encouragement and knowledge they need to do so. Those who are considering furthering their education by earning a degree in this field should:
- Be able to work with a wide variety of people
- Love to teach
- Have strong interpersonal skills
Courses you will take when studying for a degree in adult education will include adult psychology, program planning and development, and adult growth and development. When you are earning your bachelor’s, you will also take courses in curriculum development, communication, and theories and practices of adult education.
Typically, adult educators will teach in post-secondary schools such as colleges and universities, or vocational schools. To teach in these settings, it is usually necessary to have a college degree along with strong knowledge of the subject you will be teaching.
In addition to teaching at post-secondary schools, you may want to pursue a career as a corporate trainer; many companies have begun to employ corporate trainers to provide professional development programs that encompass a wide array of job-related topics.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, adult educators will earn approximately $42,000 if they teach adult literacy or remedial education. Teaching at a college or university, you may, as an instructor, earn an annual salary of $36,000, depending on the school and location. Professors earn quite a bit more – on average they earn approximately $75,000 annually.
Wed, Jun 16, 2010
Adult Education, Continuing Education, Degrees, Education, Higher Education, Uncategorized