This course will provide an in-depth study of adult education theory and the evolving practice as they relate to education pedagogy, andragogy, and heutagogy. The planes of growth, including the biological, physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development, shall be discussed from conception through the lifespan. The emphasis will be on theory to practice as they relate to individual perception and practical application of development principles across career paths, higher education, and into professional development. Topics will include adult and traditional learning, self-directed learning, transformative learning, experiential learning, motivation theory, cognitive development, and critical thinking.