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Master of Education - Adult Education and Development

Develop Skills and Knowledge with a Master's in Adult Education and Development

Strayer University’s Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Adult Education and Development degree is valuable for any educator looking to further his or her goals in a career in education.

For K-12 teachers, earning a master’s degree in education may lead to a pay raise or promotion opportunity (department chair or faculty mentor). For those who want to teach in higher education, holding a graduate degree is a requirement. For all who work to educate children and adults, earning a master’s degree in education offers the opportunity to hone skills, stay current on the latest trends in the field, and serve students more effectively.

Enrich your knowledge of adult teaching theories and methods, and explore how to design, develop, implement, and assess various learning platforms. Youll focus on how to foster an understanding for diversity and create inclusive learning environments.

Online classes and on-campus coursework in the Adult Education and Development degree program is designed for professionals interested in working with adult learners in various settings, such as corporate training/workforce development programs, the military, government and community agencies, and post-secondary institutions.

Key Learning Outcomes

  • Develop a thorough understanding of adult-learning theory and the impact of adult- learning on people, organizations, and society. Develop skills to design instructional content that incorporates adult-learning theory and meets learning goals.
  • Strengthen communication skills to effectively deliver content and engage learners in a variety of settings.
  • Build analytical skills to plan, deliver, and assess the effectiveness of adult learning and development programs.
  • Build familiarity with online teaching systems and understand how to leverage them to facilitate adult learning.

    • Gain an appreciation for cultural and ethnic diversity in adult-education environments.

[Note: In many school districts, a master’s degree in Adult Education and Development can lead to salary increases or opportunities for advancement. Usually, certified teachers may pursue master’s degrees at any accredited school. However, someone with a bachelor’s degree who is seeking certification or administrative licensure would need to get a degree from an “approved program” and should check with his or her state and employer before enrolling in any program.]

Program Information

Program Length

Strayer University students are mostly working adults who earn their degrees at their own pace and on their own schedule. Most students attend part-time, and the normal time to complete this program is 4.5 years.

On-Time Graduation Rate

95% of our students who graduated from this program between July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012, did so within 4.5 years.

Program Costs

Cost information for Strayer University programs is available at www.strayer.edu/tuition-and-fees. The tuition and fees for the entire program, at current part-time tuition rates, are $28,820. The tuition and fees for the entire program for all Tennessee students are $28,820. The total estimated cost for books and supplies for the entire program is $1,800. Strayer University does not offer on-campus housing.

Median Loan Debt

For all students completing this program between July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012, the median cumulative loan debt for each of the following are:
  • Federal student loans: $68,100
  • Private loans: $0
  • Institutional finance loans: $0

Occupations for this program

The following U.S. Department of Labor Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Codes and occupational titles are disclosed pursuant to U.S. Department of Education regulations, and correspond to the U.S. Department of Education Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code for this program.

Title O*Net Link SOC Code
Distance Learning Coordinators http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/11-9039.01 11-9039.01
Fitness and Wellness Coordinators http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/11-9039.02 11-9039.02


Accreditation

Strayer University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. 267-284-5000), which is one of the six regional accrediting bodies in the United States. The Commission is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.