Adult Education Programs

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Below is a directory (broken down by state) of all of the Adult Education programs we could find, from over 1,700 accredited colleges and universities across the US.

Introduction to Adult Education Careers

If you are interested in working with adults in fields such as adult literacy, continuing professional development or postsecondary education, then an online degree in adult education and training may be the perfect way to further your career goals while maintaining your current work schedule.

An online degree in adult education and training typically includes courses in distance and continuing education, and methods of evaluating and teaching adult learners. Most programs allow students to choose electives tailored to their particular career goals. Some common areas of concentration include English as a Second Language for adult learners and education technology.

Some of these programs, such as Colorado State University's Master of Education in adult education and training, can be completed in as little as 16 months. Others may take two years or more to complete.

When assessing the quality of an online adult education program, look for programs that are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Also, examine the curriculum carefully. Some programs are aimed at those who wish to teach adult learners in school settings while others are geared toward corporate trainers and human resources professionals.

Online Adult Education Degrees to Consider:

Penn State University's online Master of Education in adult education was designed, in part, by Professor Michael Moore, the founding director of the American Center for the Study of Distance Education. This 33-credit-hour program allows students to concentrate in distance education, education technology or family literacy.

Saint Joseph's College of Maine in Standish offers several online program options in adult education and training. Students can choose from a Bachelor of Science degree program, an Associate of Science degree program or a certificate program.

Colorado State University in Fort Collins offers an online Master of Education in adult education and training. Students in this 30-credit-hour program can choose to complete a thesis or a final project. Students also can take elective courses that support their career goals, such as English as a Second Language for adult learners or distance learning.


Featured Online Programs:


Capella University

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NCATE accredited
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MS - Postsecondary and Adult Education
PhD - Leadership for Higher Education
PhD - Postsecondary and Adult Education

Drexel University

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MS in Higher Education

Grand Canyon University

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Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership with an Emphasis in Higher Education Leadership

Kaplan University

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MS in Higher Education - Online College TeachingMS in Higher Education/College Administration and LeadershipMS in Higher Education/College Teaching and LearningMS in Higher Education/Student AffairsMSE in Instructional Technology - Adult Learning/Higher Ed

Keiser University eCampus

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Master of Science in Education - College Administration

University of Phoenix

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Doctor of Philosophy in Higher Education AdministrationMaster of Arts in Education / Adult Education and Training

Walden University

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Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) - Higher Education LeadershipDoctor of Education (Ed.D.) Higher Education LeadershipDoctor of Education (Ed.D) - Adult EducationEducation Specialist (Ed.S.) in Adult Education - GeneralEducation Specialist (Ed.S.) in College Teaching and Learning - GeneralMaster of Science (M.S.) in Adult Learning - Online TeachingMaster of Science (M.S.) in Adult Learning Developmental EducationMaster of Science (M.S.) in Adult Learning Online TeachingMaster of Science (M.S.) in Adult Learning Teaching Adults English as Second LanguageMaster of Science (M.S.) in Adult Learning Training & Performance ImprovementMaster of Science (M.S.) in Higher Education - College Teaching & LearningMaster of Science (M.S.) in Higher Education - Enrollment Management & Institutional ManagementMaster of Science (M.S.) in Higher Education - GeneralMaster of Science (M.S.) in Higher Education - Global Higher EducationMaster of Science (M.S.) in Higher Education - Leadership for Student SuccessMaster of Science (M.S.) in Higher Education - Online & Distance LearningPh.D. in Education - KAM-based Adult Education LeadershipPh.D. in Education - KAM-based Community College LeadershipPh.D. in Education - KAM-based Higher EducationPh.D. in Education - Mixed-Model Adult Education LeadershipPh.D. in Education - Mixed-Model Community College LeadershipPh.D. in Education - Mixed-Model Higher Education

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