Overview

Coursework in the Master’s of Education in Adult, Professional and Higher Education (APHE) consists of student-centered approaches to teaching and learning that include critical reflection, research projects, collaborative learning opportunities and discussions that provide for in-depth and challenging learning experiences which can be applied to one’s immediate and future work and life context.

This Adult, Professional, and Higher Education program at Cleveland State University (CSU) helps enhance skills in:

Adult learning theory

Adult development theory

Program planning and evaluation

Curriculum design and instruction

Group/team work

Organizational development theory

Diversity

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Planning Programs for Adult Learners

Adult Learning & Development Theories and Practice

Modern Higher Education in a Changing Society

Adult Education in a Changing Society

Research in Education and Human Services

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-12 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-07 00:00:00 , International

More details

Rolling admission for national students

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Cleveland, United States

Disciplines

Adult Education Higher Education View 112 other Masters in Adult Education in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed application with a $40 non-refundable application fee. Application fees cannot be waived or deferred.

Transcripts of academic work and degree certificates from each college/university attended. All school records should be submitted in the original language and should be accompanied by a certified English translation.
Proof of having met at least one of the English language proficiency requirements. CSU offers students the following choices to prove English language proficiency
Successful completion of CSU's IELP (Intensive English Language Program) Advanced Level, with a grade of 80% or better
Graduated from a secondary school or accredited college/university in the US or from one of the TOEFL exempted countries.
Official score report of the GRE, GMAT, or MAT if required by your department. The academic program has the option of requiring additional test requirements from applicants.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

13958 USD / year

≈ 13958 USD / year
Out-of-State

7430 USD / year

≈ 7430 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7418 USD / year

≈ 7418 USD / year

Living costs

Cleveland

United States

980 - 1620 USD / month

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

Funding

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Overview

This Adult, Professional, and Higher Education program at Cleveland State University (CSU) helps enhance skills in:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Cleveland

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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