Degree and Certificate Options
The Adult Education and Training program offers two degree options: the Master's of Art, and the Master's of Education. 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 Advisor in scheduling courses. Some courses have prerequisites required. 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 Literacy and English as a Second Language
Helping adults improve basic skills in reading, writing, math and / or English as a second language, especially for administrators and instructors working in community colleges or social service agencies.
Human Resources: Training, Education and Development
For administrators or instructors who create, manage, and / or deliver training programs in a wide variety of organizational settings.
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 Social Justice in Professional Practice
Part II: Adult Education and Training Core (18 credits required)
AEDT 510 Course Design for Adult Learners
EDUC 515 Multicultural Perspectives
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 Skills Training
AEDT 567 Internship in Adult Setting (1-3)
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 Building a Consulting Practice
SDAD 559 The American Community College
EPDES 930-944 Teaching English as a Second Language (3-12)
Part IV: Additional Electives (3 to 9 credits allowed, selected with Advisor)
COUN 510 Fundamental Counseling Skills
COUN 511 Counseling Theories (4)
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 Social Justice in Professional Practice
Part II: Adult Education and Training Core (21 credits required)
AEDT 510 Course Design for Adult Learners
EDUC 515 Multicultural Perspectives
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
AEDT 595 Graduate Project (3 credits)
Part III: Adult Education and Training Electives (12 credits)
AEDT 564 Issues in Basic Skills for Adults
AEDT 565 Philosophy and Methods of Skills Training
AEDT 567 Internship in Adult Setting (1-3)
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 Building a Consulting Practice
SDAD 559 The American Community College
EPDES 930-944 Teaching English as a Second Language
Part IV: Additional Electives (6 credits)
COUN 510 Fundamental Counseling Skills
COUN 511 Counseling Theories (4)
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
* Courses MUST be taken in first 15 credit hours.