The nondegree, 12-credit online program is designed for those
teaching or interested in teaching in higher education who want to
improve their skills and knowledge to better meet the needs of their
adult students.
These courses can also be counted toward a Rutgers Graduate
School of Education 30-credit, fully online master's degree in adult and continuing education.
This program does not include coursework leading to a New Jersey school personnel license.
Course Requirements (12 credits)
15:233:542 or 15:233:543 Introduction to Adult and Continuing Education (3) or Understanding the Adult Learner (3)
15:233:566 Fundamentals of College Teaching (3)
15:233:567 College Course Design for Adults (3)
Program Requirements
Applicants are responsible for reviewing and confirming that they meet program requirements before the application is submitted. Rutgers Graduate School of Education WILL NOT refund the application fee if an applicant is not accepted.
When the entire application process is complete, students simply
register for the courses in the program as described on the program
handouts and on the GSE website
gse.rutgers.edu. It is the
responsibility of the student to enroll in all of the required courses
through Rutgers University.
No program requirements may be met at any other institution.
Students are expected to maintain a B or better average as a
nondegree student. Accepted students will have five years to complete the
program.
After completing all of the required courses in the program,
students should contact the Office of Academic Services at the GSE.
Students will receive official documentation of their completion,
endorsed by the Rutgers University Graduate School of Education.
Nondegree Skill Development Programs 
