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Overview
The Adult and Higher Education curriculum at Western Washington University links theories to practice, policies, research, and evaluation. It prepares students for competency and knowledge in the areas of instructional technology, e-learning, research methods, teaching methodologies, adult literacy, diversity issues, curriculum development, leadership and management, policy issues, assessment and evaluation, adult learning, and program development. Graduates will work in settings such as community/technical colleges, universities, government agencies, non-profit organizations, and business and industry.
Goals
The program prepares both entry-level and advanced practitioners as teachers, trainers, educators, policy-makers, consultants, and administrators in diverse educational, human resource, business, and healthcare settings for adults. The program emphasizes a social justice and a progressive approach to the adult and higher education field; academic, critical, and digital literacies; inquiry-based learning with action research; and issues of identity, reflection, and diversity.
Programme Structure
Courses Included:
- Understanding Educational Research
- Instructional Technology and Digital Literacy
- Foundations of Adult Education and Diversity
- Research and Evaluation Methods
- Leadership and Management of Educational Programs
- Learning in Adulthood
- Teaching and Instructional Design
- Portfolio and Applied Research Proposal
- Current Issues in Education
- The Community College
- Issues in Adult Literacy
- Experiential Learning
- Program Development
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 86
Credits
52 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus, Blended
Disciplines
Education Adult Education Higher Education View 3205 other Masters in Education in United StatesAcademic requirements
GRE® Required
GMAT Required
English requirements
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 86
Other requirements
General requirements
- Three (3) Letters of Reference
- Statement of Purpose
- GRE or MAT scores (not required if you hold an advanced degree - Master's, PhD, JD, MD, etc.)
- Resume
Tuition Fee
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International
23432 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 23432 USD per year during 24 months. -
National
22927 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 22927 USD per year during 24 months. -
In-State
10680 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10680 USD per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Bellingham
1109 - 1684 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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