Informal learning is all about deciding what, where and how we want to learn over the course of our lifetimes. It's the learning that takes place all the time, outside of the classroom, no matter how young or old you are.
Informal & Experiential Learning Certificate is an innovative program that immerses museum, zoo, aquarium and science outreach professionals and volunteers in informal and free-choice learning theories.
You will work with some of the field’s leading researchers in museum studies programs and you will learn how to apply informal learning environments theories in real-world educational settings.
What You'll Cover in this Series
You can earn the Informal & Experiential Learning Certificate by completing each required course as well as one elective course:
Core Informal Learning Courses:
Elective Courses:
For more information on this certificate program, please watch the following recorded information session.
Proud Partners
This course is a collaboration between Oregon State University College of Education and Oregon State University Professional and Continuing Education.
Oregon State University Informal & Experiential Learning Certificate is proud to partner with the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) specializing in Education & Interpretation.
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Erin is a museum professional with over 10 years of experience working on the design and development of art and history museum exhibits. Erin expanded that experience to include museum education theory and practice as she earned a masters degree in museum studies, specifically following a learning track of visitor experience and education.
