M.Ed. in Adult Education
Penn State's 33-credit, blended master of education in adult education curriculum focuses on the knowledge and skills required of professionals who work with adult learners. Each course focuses on preparing you to help adult learners build on their existing knowledge and continue to learn in a purposeful way.
Course topics include:
- distance and continuing education
- program planning
- research on and evaluation of adult learners
- course design and development
Collaborative Experience, Practical Applications
This curriculum is delivered through a blend of in-class evening and weekend courses, Web technology, print, and other media to maximize flexibility without sacrificing professor and student interaction. Communication tools including bulletin boards and e-mail are used to foster a collaborative environment, providing you with the opportunity to learn from and teach one another about the unique industries you come from and your varied professional experiences. The curriculum and course format will help you develop practical applications of the topics you study. Enroll in convenient evening and weekend classes and online courses, and immediately apply to your job what you've learned.
