Overview

The Lifelong Learning and Adult Education degree at Pennsylvania State University can open doors worldwide to successful careers in faculty and administration positions at universities and colleges or to fulfilling leadership and research positions at government and public agencies non-governmental organizations, churches or religious organizations, adult basic education programs, healthcare providers, international organizations, and community-based organizations.

Course work, reading assignments, research projects, internships, informal discussions, and the dissertation all provide opportunities for in-depth and challenging learning experiences. The Lifelong Learning and Adult Education program is interdisciplinary, and students are advised to take courses in supporting fields within the University.

Learning outcomes

Produce a brief, coherent prospectus on a topic area related to lifelong learning and adult education, supported by a logical rationale and relevant bodies of literature that may be used to examine this topic.
Demonstrate and articulate in-depth knowledge of the foundational issues, major theories, and methods that transect the field of lifelong learning and adult education.
Execute a critical review of literature related to a research topic or issue in lifelong learning and adult education, articulate the key features of this review, provide a compelling rationale for pursuing this issue, and describe how to use it to examine the research topic or related issue.
Articulate well-reasoned arguments and ideas with clarity in oral presentations and written formats and use the conventions of the discipline.
Demonstrate knowledge of the professional and ethical standards for research and practice in the field of lifelong learning and adult education.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Lifelong Learning and Adult Education
The Teaching of Adults
Perspectives on Adult Learning Theory
Family Literacy
Adult Literacy
Distance Education
Teaching Math and Numeracy to Adults
Globalization and Lifelong Learning
Language, Literacy, Identity, and Culture in a Global Context
Historical and Social Issues in Adult Education
Foundations of Educational Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-04-21 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Education Educational Research Adult Education View 133 other Masters in Adult Education in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Other requirements

General requirements

Scores from the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE), or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT), are required for admission. Either the GRE or MAT score is accepted for the D.Ed. and M.Ed. programs, but GRE scores are preferred.
M.Ed. applicants submit a recent writing sample, such as a term paper, report, or publication of 3000 words or more.
Three letters of reference are required from people who are best qualified to evaluate the applicant's ability to succeed in graduate study.
A statement of purpose describing the applicant's short and long range career objectives is required.

Tuition Fee

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International

41602 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 41602 USD per year during 12 months.
National

41602 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 41602 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

24466 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 24466 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for University Park

1000 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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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.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

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