Adult Education

Graduate Programs

The graduate program in adult education (AdEd), a specialized academic area within the Department of Work and Human Resource Education (WHRE), prepares individuals to work with adults in a variety of roles, such as program developers, teachers, advisers, administrators, and managers, in a variety of formal and informal settings, such as educational institutions, business and industry, community agencies, health care organizations, continuing and professional education, and adult basic education.

• Doctoral Degrees (Ph.D. or Ed.D.)
• Master of Arts (M.A.)
• Master of Education/Professional Studies (M.Ed.)
  • M.A. or M.Ed.? Master's Degrees Explained at Student Services
• Adult Basic Education Licensure (ABE)
• Certificate in Adult Education
• Coursework Only

Undergraduate Programs

• Certificate in Adult Education

Adult Education Program Planning Guide

A planning guide is available with helpful information and specific details regarding the various adult education programs and degrees. This planning guide is helpful to prospective students who want to know what is available in the program and to current students who are planning their program.

Courses

• Note: Some AdEd and HRD course designators have been changed effective spring semester 2006. See list.
• Course Descriptions for Adult Education (AdEd)
• Adult Literacy Course Sequence
• Special Topics Courses (AdEd 5700)
• Guidelines for AdEd 5196—Field Experience in Adult Education
• Class Schedule

Professional Organizations

Adult education students are encouraged to become affiliated with professional organizations of their choice.