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Master of Education in Adult Education

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Step up your adult learning environment. Whether you are currently working in the adult education field or seek an exciting and meaningful career change, JIU’s M.Ed in Adult Education will provide you the practical skills, techniques, and confidence to excel in this growing industry. Our project-based degree program is comprehensive – you will address not only theory, organizational development strategies and assessments of adult learning, but apply this new knowledge to real-world situations. Our special emphasis on technology in adult education will enhance your skills even more.

Your work environment will immediately benefit because this fully online program is designed specifically for busy professionals. Our graduates emerge as leaders in their adult learning communities, inspired to implement quality curriculum, improve teaching and learning and transform their organizations.

Candidates who complete this program:

  • understand and apply adult learning theory.
  • understand and apply research methods to improve learning organizations.
  • understand and apply strategic planning.
  • understand and apply business management for learning organizations.
  • understand and apply needs assessment for learning environments.
  • understand and apply assessment strategies to improve adult learning.
  • complete three (3) specialization courses of the candidate's choosing.
  • complete a capstone professional synthesizing project.

Who should enroll:

The MEd in Adult Education is designed for educators who want to improve the quality of leadership, curriculum, instruction, and assessment within adult learning communities. Graduates emerge as leaders who are ready to transform adult education and advance in their careers.

HOW TO APPLY:
Your course sequence will be determined in cooperation with your academic advisor.
CURRICULUM
1 Orientation Course - no costNo Credit
6 Core Courses18 Credits
3 Specialization Courses9 Credits
1 Capstone Course3 Credits
TOTAL Required for Graduation
30 Credit Hours
1 Orientation Course - no costNo Credit
JIU 101Successful Online Learning
6 Core Courses18 Credits
EDU 522Research Methods: Improving Learning Organizations
EDU 542Strategic Planning for Educators
EDU 544Business Management for Learning Organizations
EDU 630Needs Assessment for Learning Environments
EDU 653Assessment Strategies to Improve Adult Learning
EDU 681Adult Learning Theory
3 Specialization Courses9 Credits
EDU 550Evaluating Education Technology
EDU 621Managing e-Learning
EDU 622e-Learning and Knowledge Management Technology
EDU 623Knowledge Management and Workplace Learning
EDU 651Designing Interactive e-Learning
EDU 652Designing Information/Performance Support Systems
EDU 654Developing and Implementing e-Learning Systems
EDU 682Public Policy and Higher Education
EDU 683Successful Leadership in Higher Education Administration
EDU 684The Future of Higher Education
EDU 694Web and Multimedia Authoring for Online Courses
1 Capstone Course3 Credits
EDU 669Capstone: The Professional Adult Educator

Transfer Credit for Applicable Courses