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2024-2025 Graduate Catalog
Master of Science (M.S.) Adult Education
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| Master of Science (M.S.) |
Hours |
Dothan |
Montgomery |
Phenix City |
Troy |
Support Sites* |
Troy Online |
| Adult Education |
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| Curriculum Design and Instructional Technology |
33/36 |
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| Leadership in Workforce Development |
33/36 |
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X |
| Adult Education Certificates |
12 |
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X |
| Curriculum and Instructional Design |
12 |
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X |
| Instructional Technology |
12 |
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X |
| Leadership Studies |
12 |
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X |
| Workforce Development |
12 |
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Students holding this degree will not be recommended for any teacher/counselor/administrator certificate or license.
Students should consult the General Regulations section of the Graduate Catalog for additional information regarding Graduate School admission requirements, transfer credit, and other critical policies and procedures.
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Purpose
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
Admission Requirements
To apply for admission to the Master of Science in Adult Education program, applicants must submit:
- A completed Application for Admission to the Graduate School.
- An official transcript(s) from all universities attended.
- A letter of recommendation that addresses the applicant’s potential for success in professional graduate studies.
Unconditional Admission
Students should meet the unconditional admission requirements for the Graduate School.
Conditional Admission
Upon recommendation by Graduate Admissions, conditional admission may be granted under certain circumstances to applicants who cannot satisfy all unconditional admission requirements. See also conditional admission requirements in the General Regulations section of this Catalog.
After the student completes the first three graduate courses with a “B” or better average, the student will be granted unconditional admission. Students not satisfying conditional admission requirements will be dropped from the university for one calendar year, after which time the student must petition for readmission.
Transfer Credits
A maximum of 12 credit hours taken at another regionally accredited university with a grade of “B” or better can be applied to the MSADE degree. These courses must be comparable in catalog description to courses in the MSADE program and must be approved by the Dean of the College of Education.
Academic Advisement
Faculty advisement for the program is required.
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 preapproval. Faculty advisement for the program is required.
Program of Study
Students must successfully complete ONE of the following options:
Option I
Option I is a 33 semester-hour program consisting of a 15-semester- hour core of required courses which includes the successful completion of a 3-semester-hour capstone course. Additionally, an 18-semester-hour concentration is required.
Required Core Courses: (15 sh):
Select an approved concentration: (18 sh)
Students choosing this option must register for ADE 6699 (3 sh) and successfully complete this course. This course is a culminating experience that helps students integrate and apply the knowledge they have gained in their program. Emphasis is placed on challenging students to view the adult educational process from many perspectives. Working independently students will create an educational portfolio to demonstrate mastery of program objectives and proof of readiness to receive a master’s degree, which will be submitted in portions throughout the term/semester for feedback from the instructor and classmates. An oral presentation will be required. A second option for Capstone is the completion of an internship in the student’s field of interest. The internship must be approved by the Capstone instructor. Prerequisite: Completion of all core courses (ADE 6600 . ADE 6640 , ADE 6670 , ADE 6691 ) and at least four of the six required concentration classes. Students must obtain a 3.0 GPA before entering ADE 6699 . Grading system is Pass/Fail.
Option II*
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.
Required Core Courses: (18 sh):
Select an approved concentration: (18 sh)
Students choosing this option must register for ADE 6695 (total of 6 credit hours) as their last two courses in the program. The thesis must be related to both the student’s concentration area and adult education. The student must successfully research, write, and defend a thesis. This process involves directed research in selected areas of study based on the student’s proposal, related to the student’s needs, with the advice and approval of a thesis adviser and a faculty reader, and culminating in a substantive research paper of appropriate depth and scholarship. Students completing this option are not required to take the capstone course. Prerequisite: Completed all core courses; completed at least four of the six required concentration classes. Students must obtain a 3.0 GPA before entering ADE 6695 . Grading system is Pass/Fail.
Curriculum Design and Instructional Technology (18 sh)
Concentration Purpose:
The M.S. in Adult Education with a concentration in Curriculum Design and Instructional Technology prepares graduates with the ability to design, develop, implement, and evaluate curricula and instructional technologies for education and training in diverse situations. Both the theoretical and practical aspects of adult learning, the instructional design process, teaching strategies, and educational evaluation are explored to provide a comprehensive program useful in designing instruction at multiple levels including community, post-secondary, workplace, or government applications.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of the M.S. in Adult Education with a concentration in Curriculum Design and Instructional Technology, graduates will be able to:
- Discuss the nature of the adult learner and the appropriate methods for teaching and evaluating adult learners.
- Apply the instructional design process to a variety of adult learning situations.
- Integrate instructional design and technology to support the development and delivery of instruction.
Leadership in Workforce Development (18 sh)
Concentration Purpose:
The M.S. in Adult Education with a concentration in Leadership in Workforce Development emphasizes the development of 21st century leadership. It focuses on developing leaders who are globally-minded, proficient in technology, and who can apply and generate knowledge from real-world situations. The Leadershipin Workforce Development concentration is designed for professionals who desire to develop leadership competencies and dispositions that can be applied in a variety of settings and situations, including private, non-profit, public, military, and healthcare industries.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of the M.S. in Adult Education with a concentration in Leadership in Workforce Development, graduates will be able to:
- Interpret the psychological, legal, social, political, economic, and cultural environments of organizations.
- Utilize technology and empirical data to plan, develop initiatives, make decisions, and evaluate effectiveness.
- Model the dispositional and interpersonal skills necessary to provide effective organizational leadership.
Leadership Theory and Practice (3 sh)
Planning, Decision Making, and Data Analysis (6 sh)
Working with Personnel: Select one (3 sh)
Communication, Group Processes, and Relationships (6 sh)
Note:
For students pursuing the MSADE degree with a dual concentration, a single course can be applied only one time to satisfy degree requirements.
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