特洛伊大学

The purpose of the Master of Science in Adult Education (MSADE) program is to offer students an opportunity to acquire proficiency, knowledge, and skills in the social context of adult education, program development and management, and the facilitation of adult learning.

This program prepares students for careers in such areas as industry, continuing professional education, training and program development, instructional technology, corporate consulting, health care, post-secondary education, government agencies, non-profit organizations, professional organizations, and professional military education.

Program Objectives

Upon successful completion of the M.S. in Adult Education, graduates will be able to:

• Develop curricula that incorporate an understanding of how the social context influences the field, including culture, policy, economics, and technology.
• Discuss the different ways in which adults learn and how to assess their needs, interests, motivations, and capabilities.
• Apply specialized knowledge related to their concentration area to practical situations.
• Evaluate relevant research and apply it to their concentration area.
• Articulate a personal adult education teaching philosophy.

Degree Requirements

Students must select either Option I or Option II, successfully complete the required core courses (either 15 sh or 18 sh), successfully complete an approved concentration, and successfully complete either a capstone or thesis. Students interested in additional areas of graduate study must go through the College of Education for pre-approval.

Program of Study

Students must successfully complete ONE of the following options:

Option I is a 33 semester-hour program consisting of a 15-semester-conhour core of required courses which includes the successful completion of a 3-semester-hour capstone course. Additionally, an 18-semester-hour concentration is required.

Option II* is a 36-semester-hour program consisting of an 18-semester- hour core of required courses which includes the successful completion of a 6-semester-hour thesis. Additionally, an 18-semester-hour concentration is required. Note: Option II may only be offered at an approved location with a fulltime Adult Education faculty member on site.

*Thesis option is not available to Troy Online students.

Concentrations

• Curriculum and Instructional Design
• Instructional Technology
• Leadership in Workforce Development