Master of Education (M.Ed.)
The Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree with a specialization in Adult Learning and Change is designed for entering and experienced professionals who seek to foster change in individual adults, groups, organizations that serve adults engaged in self-directed or formal learning efforts. This program, as a part of the field of adult and lifelong education, offers courses in adult learner characteristics, motivations, teaching and learning, demographics, policies, assessment. Importantly, it integrates capacity building and study of how to best support adult learning that involves change, growth and well-being, defined as educational, career/job, community, health and creative aspects of adult life.
Graduates will be prepared to understand how research, theory, technology, and an understanding of the various characteristics of adult learners can be applied to support adult teaching, learning, coaching, and advising.
Instruction is offered fully online, or with a hybrid option. The M.Ed requires a capstone portfolio or internship option, and the M.S. requires a thesis option.
Master of Science (M.S.)
The Master of Science (M.S.) program with a specialization in Adult Learning and Change is a thesis-based program. The program is designed for entering and experienced educators who seek to foster change in individual adults, as well as through groups, communities, organizations, and society. This program offers several unique opportunities to engage in a core body of knowledge and process, as well as advanced study in specific adult and continuing education programs and institutional settings. It also offers integration of adult education knowledge and expertise with the learner’s professional experience.
This program is offered as a hybrid (face-to-face and online) and as an online program. On-campus courses are offered once a week during late afternoon or evening hours. Online courses may be offered once a year or once every two years. Please consult with your adviser for further information. The M.S. program reflects a minimum requirement of 36 hours of course work including a thesis. Any course work taken prior to admission is subject to approval by the student’s advisor to be counted toward the program.
Course of Study: Master of Education (M.Ed.)
The program has a minimum requirement of 30 hours of course work. Any course work taken prior to admission is subject to approval by the student’s advisor to be counted toward the program. Within the 30 minimum hours, the following should be included:
Course Courses (9 hours):
- EAC 522 Foundations of Adult Education
- EAC 559 The Adult Learner
- EAC 560 Assessment & Evaluation of Adult & Higher Education
Specialization Courses (6 hours):
- Teaching Adults:
- EAC 539 Teaching in an Online Environment
- EAC 703 Program Planning
- Adult Learning & Change:
- EAC 525 Learning for Civic Engagement and Social Change
- EAC 712 The Change Process in Adult Education
- Health Professions Education:
- EAC 532 Issues and Trends in HPE
- EAC 708 Continuing Education in the Professions
Elective Courses (9 hours):
- Choose 3 courses in consultation with your advisor.
Research Courses (6 hours):
- EAC 551 Introduction to Research in Adult & Higher Education
- EAC 692 Research Projects in Education (Capstone Project)
Total hours: 30
Course of Study: Master of Science (M.S.)
The M.S. program reflects a minimum requirement of 36 hours of course work including a thesis. Any course work taken prior to admission is subject to approval by the student’s advisor to be counted toward the program. Within the 36 minimum hours, the following should be included:
Core Courses (9 hours):
- EAC 522 Foundations of Adult Education
- EAC 559 The Adult Learner
- EAC 560 Assessment & Evaluation of Adult & Higher Education
Specialization Courses (6 hours):
- Teaching Adults:
- EAC 539 Teaching in an Online Environment
- EAC 703 Program Planning
- Adult Learning & Change:
- EAC 525 Learning for Civic Engagement and Social Change
- EAC 712 The Change Process in Adult Education
- Health Professions Education:
- EAC 532 Issues and Trends in HPE
- EAC 708 Continuing Education in the Professions
Elective Courses (9 hours):
- Choose 3 courses in consultation with your advisor.
Research Courses (12 hours):
- EAC 551 Introduction to Research in Adult & Higher Education
- EAC xxx Research course elective in consultation with advisor
- EAC 695 Master’s Thesis Research (6 hours)