Program of Study

The Program of Study (33 credit hours) for the Master of Education in Adult and Lifelong Learning includes coursework in research methods, adult education core, electives and applied project as established by the ADLL faculty. The number of hours and courses applicable to each area are indicated below.

Research — 3 hours required

ESRM 50103 — Research Methods in Education or ESRM 53903 — Statistics in Education and Health Professions

Adult Education Core — 15 hours required

  • ADLL 51103 — Perspectives in Adult Education
  • ADLL 51203 — Principles and Practices of Adult Learning
  • ADLL 51303 — Curriculum Development in ABE and ASE
  • ADLL 51403 — Instructional Strategies and Assessment in Adult Education
  • ADLL 51503 — Organization and Administration of Adult and Lifelong Learning Programs

Electives — 12 hours

  • ADLL 51003 — Diversity and Inclusion in Adult and Lifelong Learning
  • ADLL 51603 — Managing Change in Adult and Lifelong Learning
  • ADLL 51703 — Program Planning
  • ADLL 51803 — Technology and Innovation in Adult Learning
  • ADLL 51903 — Seminar in Adult and Lifelong Learning (may be repeated for 9 hours provided that topic changes)
  • ADLL 52103 — Adult and Lifelong Learning Internship

Capstone Course — 3 hours required

ADLL 52203 — Adult and Lifelong Learning Applied Project

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