MS Master of Science in Higher Education Adult Education specialization
Courses
Total program credits needed for graduation: 48
Core Courses
16 quarter credits
- ED5009
- Foundational Skills for Master's Studies (4 quarter credits)
- ED5006
- Survey of Research Methodology (4 quarter credits)
- ED5012
- Overview of Higher Education* (4 quarter credits)
- ED5016
- Foundations of Higher Education Assessment and Evaluation (4 quarter credits)
Specialization Courses
28 quarter credits
- ED5317
- Foundations of Adult Education* (4 quarter credits)
- ED5340
- Theories and Principles of Adult Learning* (4 quarter credits)
- ED5342
- Multicultural Perspectives in Adult Education (4 quarter credits)
- ED5344
- Strategies and Best Practices for Teaching and Learning* (4 quarter credits)
- ED5346
- Assessment of Learning and Teaching in Adult Education* (4 quarter credits)
- ED5348
- Adult Education Program Development* (4 quarter credits)
- ED5390
- Adult Education Capstone* (4 quarter credits)
In addition, choose one of the following
4 quarter credits
Recommended elective courses
- ED7690
- Critical Skills for Facilitating Online Learning (4 quarter credits)
- ED5311
- Collaborative Nature of Adult Education (4 quarter credits)
- ED5312
- Strategies for Building Online Learning Communities (4 quarter credits)
- ED7703
- Student Development, Challenges, and Successes (4 quarter credits)
- ED7713
- Student Advising and Retention (4 quarter credits)
- ED7716
- Faculty Leadership (4 quarter credits)
- ED8600
- Effective Online Course Design, Delivery, Facilitation, and Assessment" (4 quarter credits)
*This course has a prerequisite. Contact an enrollment counselor or refer to the course descriptions for more information.
This program is not intended to lead to teacher certification. Teachers are advised to contact their individual school districts as to whether this program may qualify for salary advancement.
Transfer Credits
There are many ways to reduce tuition costs, including transferring credits which can help save time and money. You can transfer up to 12 credits into this specialization.
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