Iowa State University Courses and Programs 1995-1997

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Adult and Extension Education (Ad Ed)

Ad Ed 469. Introduction to Adult and Extension Education. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 9 credits in education or related areas. An overview of adult and extension education; its development, organization, objectives, programs, and procedures. Designed for prospective extension agents and other adult educators.

Ad Ed 536. Foundations of Adult Education. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 9 credits in education. A study of the modern practice of adult education from the perspective of its history, philosophy, agencies, and literature.

Ad Ed 537. Instruction of Adult Learners. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 469 or 536. Instruction and learning; theory, methods and techniques. Development of varied approaches for teaching adults in varied contexts.

Ad Ed 538. Community and Adult Education. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 536. Application and procedures adult educators utilize in the development of community based education programs. Community education concepts, community needs, resources, leadership, and services.

Ad Ed 539. Program Development in Adult and Extension Education. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 536. Principles, models, and evaluation of program planning, including long range and strategic planning processes.

Ad Ed 590. Special Topics. Cr. 1 to 6. Prereq: 6 credits in adult and extension education.

Ad Ed 591. Practicum/Internship. Cr. 1 to 6. Prereq: 9 credits graduate work in adult and extension education. Practicum or internship designed for work exposure in adult and extension education. Examples include: continuing education centers, community colleges, extension offices, training divisions.

Ad Ed 593. Workshop. Cr. 1 to 3. Prereq: 536. Workshops designed to provide intensive, concentrated, and experience-oriented exposure to a special adult and extension education topic.

Ad Ed 595. Colloquium in Adult and Extension Education. Cr. 1 to 3. Prereq: 6 credits in education. Offered when demand warrants and faculty are available.

A. Adult Basic Education
B. Adult Counseling
C. Educational Gerontology
D. Dynamics of Instructional Groups
E. International Adult Education
F. Adult Training in Life/Career Planning
G. Nontraditional Education
H. Philosophy of Adult Education
I. Training Skills
J. Organization and Administration of Adult and Extension Education
K. Historical Perspectives of Adult Education

Ad Ed 599. Creative Component. Cr. 1 to 3. Prereq: 9 credits in adult and extension education.

Ad Ed 601. Theory Building in Adult Education. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 537 and 539. Examination of the nature and development of theories in adult education.

Ad Ed 615. Seminar. Cr. 1 to 3. F.S.SS. Prereq: 9 credits in adult and extension education. Group study and discussion on student and staff research in adult and extension education or special topic focus as needed by students.

Ad Ed 690. Advanced Special Topics. Cr. 1 to 6. Prereq: 9 credits in adult and extension education.

Ad Ed 699. Research. Cr. arr. F.S.SS. Prereq: 9 credits in adult and extension education, permission of instructor.

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