Overview

The Adult Education, M.Ed. program provides students the theoretical, philosophical, historical, and research foundations of best practice in the education of adults. Study addresses program development, instructional processes or strategies, the nature of adult learning and development, the organization and administration of adult education programs, and an introduction to the field of adult education. Students will learn about the diverse areas of practice as well as the diversity of adult learners.

ECU Advantage

For more than 35 years, East Carolina University’s adult education program has filled a great need for adult educators in eastern North Carolina, including community college instructors, workplace trainers, non-profit administrators and volunteer educators, health-care educators, and those who work in higher education administration in the community colleges, colleges, and universities.

Our program places emphasis on developing the theoretical and practical foundation for critical thinking and effective practice that are needed by professional adult educators. Students also have a good deal of flexibility to customize their programs of study to meet their personal and professional goals. As a result, our alumni enjoy successful careers in many different aspects of adult education.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Adult and Community Education
The Adult Learner
Development of Adult Education Programs
Organization and Administration of Adult Education
Instructional Strategies in Adult Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 30 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-15 00:00:00
Starting 2025-05-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00

More details

International Students: no set deadline but students should allow an additional one to two months prior to the deadlines for processing the required paperwork

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Adult Education View 69 other Masters in Adult Education in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

Other requirements

General requirements

Academic Achievement – Applicants must first meet the requirements for the admission to the Graduate School. The junior and senior years of undergraduate study are particularly crucial. It is recognized, however, that some applicants have finished their undergraduate study some time ago and that work experience and motivation are also factors in success in graduate study.

Completed Application – Applicants must complete an online application form and submit transcripts and other requested materials.

Letters of Recommendation – Letters of recommendation may be waived if you fall in one of the following categories:

1. Current ECU faculty member

2. Participant in the Army FC 32 Cohort program

3. You have previously earned a graduate degree

Statement of Intent

Interview/Review

Tuition Fee

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International

18361 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18361 USD per year during 30 months.
National

18361 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18361 USD per year during 30 months.
In-State

5213 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5213 USD per year during 30 months.

Funding

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Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Adult Education.

Available Scholarships

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