Master of Science (MS) in Education

School of Education

Postsecondary and Adult Education Specialization

Enrich your understanding of the unique needs of adult learners and increase your career opportunities in college teaching, one of the fastest growing occupations in the United States. This online master's specialization is designed to provide you the tools you need to design, deliver and manage effective instruction programs for adults in a variety of settings, including online education, workforce development, continuing education, higher education, and military education. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing postsecondary faculty, corporate training, or adult education positions in the fields of higher education, business, and nonprofit or community education.

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Core Courses

• ED5002 - Foundations of Theory and Practice in Master's Studies
• ED5006 - Survey of Research Methodology

Specialization Courses

• ED7701 - Educational Philosophy and Change
• ED8111 - The Historical and Social Foundations of Education
• ED7700 - Learning Theory and the Educational Process
• ED7311 - Theory and Methods of Educating Adults
• ED5990 - Integrative Project*
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• Choose three from the following courses
• ED7590 - Critical Thinking in Adult Education
• ED7310 - Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Educational Process
• ED5310 - Intellectual Development and Learning Styles Across the Lifespan
• ED5311 - The Collaborative Nature of Adult Education
• ED7107 - Teaching and Learning with Diverse Populations

Two Elective Courses

• Recommended elective courses
• ED7580 - Theory and Development of Multiple Intelligences
• ED7690 - Critical Skills for Facilitating Online Learning
• ED5312 - Strategies for Building Online Learning Communities
• ED7703 - Student Development, Challenges, and Successes
• ED7711 - Course Design and Development
• ED7713 - Student Advising and Retention
• ED7716 - Faculty Leadership
• ED8100 - The Future of Educational Institutions: Topics and Trends
• ED8444 - Higher Education Curriculum Development and Teaching Strategies
• ED8600 - Effective Online Course Design, Delivery, Facilitation, and Assessment
• OR
• Choose any graduate course(s).

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• Professional Studies in Education

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