If you are interested in our program and would like more information or if you have additional questions, please contact the AEDT Administrative Assistant.

adulted2@seattleu.edu

Loyola Hall
Room 407

Phone: (206) 296-6170

Degree and Certificate Options

Degree Options

The Adult Education and Training program offers two degree options: the Master of Arts degree and the Master of Education degree. Both require 48 credits including an internship. The MA requires completion of the AEDT 595 graduate project. The project is a problem-based scholarly product focusing on an area of student interest.

The MEd option allows a student to take an elective course in lieu of AEDT 595. Generally, students choose their degree option after completing 15 credit hours in the program.

Students must work closely with their Adviser in scheduling courses. Some courses have prerequisites. The quarterly Schedule of Classes lists official schedules and prerequisites. All courses are three academic credits, except those offered for variable credit (AEDT 567 and AEDT 596).

Specializations

Adult Basic Education

Prepares individuals to work in community colleges or social service agencies helping adults improve basic skills in reading, writing, and math.

Human Resources Development

Designed for those who wish to administer or instruct in employer-sponsored training programs.

English as a Second Language

Prepares individuals to work with adult learners who wish to improve their ability to speak English.

Master of Education (48 Credits)

Part I: College of Education Core (9 credits required)

EDUC 500 Introduction to Educational Research*
EDUC 513 Adult Learning*
EDUC 501/520 Social Justice in Professional Practice

Part II: Adult Education and Training Core (18 credits required)

AEDT 510 Course Design for Adult Learners
AEDT 516 Instructional Design: UDL & Technology
AEDT 562 Foundations of Adult Education
AEDT 563 Instructional Methods for Adult Learners
AEDT 577 Evaluation in Programs for Adult Learners
AEDT 566 Internship in Adult Setting

Part III: Adult Education and Training Electives (12 credits minimum)

AEDT 564 Issues in Basic Skills for Adults
AEDT 565 Philosophy and Methods of Skill Training
AEDT 567 Internship in Adult Setting (1-3 credits)
AEDT 568 Introduction to Administration in Adult Settings
AEDT 569 Teaching Methods in Basic Skills for Adults
AEDT 573 Human Resources: Training, Education, and Development
AEDT 574 Continuing Education for the Professional
AEDT 576 Practice of Consulting
SDAD 559 The American Community College
EPDES 930-944 Teaching English as a Second Language (3-12 credits)

Part IV: Additional Electives (3 to 9 credits allowed, selected with Adviser)

COUN 510 Fundamental Counseling Skills
COUN 511 Counseling Theories
COUN 512 Lifespan Career Development
EDAD 570 Leadership in Education I
EDAD 571 Leadership in Education II
EDUC 530 Philosophy of Education
LITC 526 Literacy in the Content Fields
TSOL 531 Second Language Acquisition: Theories and Issues
TSOL 534 Linguistics for Language Teachers I
TSOL 535 Linguistics for Language Teachers II

Master of Arts in Education (48 Credits)

Part I: College of Education Core (9 credits required)

EDUC 500 Introduction to Educational Research*
EDUC 513 Adult Learning*
EDUC 501/520 Social Justice in Professional Practice

Part II: Adult Education and Training Core (21 credits required)

Part III: Adult Education and Training Electives (12 credits)

Part IV: Additional Electives (6 credits)

Certificate Option

The Adult Education and Training program offers one certificate option: the Post-Master's Certficate in Community College Teaching. A minimum of 15 credits taken at Seattle University is required for completion of the post-master's certificate. If students have taken courses that are substantially similar to those required for the certificate, substitutions may be made from other course offerings at Seattle University.

Post-Master's Certificate in Community College Teaching (15 Credits)

AEDT 510 Course Design for Adult Learners
EDUC 513 Adult Learning
AEDT 563 Instructional Methods for Adult Learners
SDAD 559 The American Community College
AEDT 561 Internship in Community College Setting

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