Overview
The 33 credit hour The Adult Learning and Leadership from Kansas State University helps working adults from a wide variety of professions become better educators, trainers, facilitators, program planners, managers, and leaders.
This degree is offered at the K-State Olathe campus, online and in Fort Leavenworth.
Opportunity to specialize
The remaining 18 credit hours are electives, providing an opportunity to specialize in a content area most applicable to your goals. A variety of electives are available, or you can choose a Graduate Certificate Program in an area like Adult Learning or Leadership Dynamics.
Career pathways
This broad degree is applicable in many professions. Our students and alumni work in a variety of fields and have attained leadership positions in:
- Corporate training
- Technology
- Criminal justice/Public safety
- Ministry
- Health care and medicine
- Parks and recreation
- Higher education — Faculty and administration
- Non-profit agencies
- Military
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Adult Learning and Leadership
- Characteristics of the Adult Learner
- Critical and Social Issues in Adult Learning
- Program Planning in Adult Learning and Leadership
- Adult Learning and Motivation
- Research Methods in Education
- Topics in Learning and Leadership
- Community Educational Development
- Social Justice Education: Research, Theory, and Practice
Women, Education, Leadership, and Work
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Opportunity to start a program any time of the year
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Education Adult Education Educational Leadership View 133 other Masters in Adult Education in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Official Transcript
- Statement of Objectives
- Prior colleges attended.
International Students
- Bachelor’s degree with a 3.0 minimum GPA in the final two years or approximately the last 60 credit hours
Tuition Fee
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International
16863 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 511 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
16863 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 511 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for Manhattan
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Financing
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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