Upon completion of the Master’s Degree in Adult Education and Training, students will have increased competence in:
- Applying adult development theory to adult education instruction, courses, and programs;
- Assessing diverse individual adult learner needs and aspirations and identifying appropriate learning experiences;
- Communicating effectively using multiple representations of information;
- Reading and interpreting published research;
- Analyzing and interpreting organizational behavior;
- Employing models as a tool in adult education in order to bring theories into daily practice;
- Utilizing a broad repertoire of instructional strategies;
- Planning, implementing and evaluating adult education instruction, courses, and programs;
- Developing equitable learning opportunities for all students in adult education instruction, courses and programs;
- Addressing ethical challenges through a framework that forms personal and organizational standards that are shaped by a belief in social justice, equity, and integrity; and
- Advocating for effective programs and services that support adult learners’ needs for continued growth and development.