Adult Education, MSEd

Master of Science in Education

Course Delivery

80% to 99% Online
Total Credits

36
In-State Tuition Per Credit

$350.00
Out of State Tuition Per Credit

$490.00

Adult Education, MSEd

Master of Science in Education

US News and World Report - best grad education degree 2023

The field of adult education explores the various ways in which adults learn. In today's global economy and complex technological society, lifelong learning has taken on a new importance, as adults in the workplace try to keep their skills up to date. As a result, the need for educators adept in working with adult learners has never been so keen.

The IU Online MSEd in Adult Education teaches you about the history of the adult education field, the contributions of the major adult education theorists, and the theories, models, and research methods used to design and administer adult education programs. As a student in the program, you acquire the instructional and program development skills sought by colleges, corporations, government, the military, and nonprofit organizations. You learn to solve instructional problems, from new skills training to cohesive group functionality.

Your IU Online MSEd in Adult Education prepares you for such careers as:

Human resource training specialist
Human resource manager
Community college professor
Adult literacy and remedial education teacher
Employee relations specialist
E-learning specialist
Community organization administrator

Degree Requirements

To graduate with the MSEd in Adult Education, you must complete 36 credit hours.

Requirements are broken down as follows:

Adult education core courses (21 credit hours)
Elective courses (15 credit hours)

Students must come to campus for the three-day residency course, D521 Participation Training.

Admissions

To be accepted to this program, you must have:

A bachelor's degree
2.7 GPA or above on a 4.0 scale

NOTE: This program is authorized, exempt, or not subject to state regulatory compliance and may enroll students from all 50 states

To apply to this program:

Complete an online application that includes:

Transcripts
Personal statement
Two letters of recommendation
GRE scores (international students only)
Resume (international students only)
TOEFL score (minimum 79) or IELTS score (minimum 6.5) - international students only

Courses

Core

EDUC-D 500	Introduction to Adult Education Theory	3 Credits
EDUC-D 505	Adult Learning through the Lifespan	3 Credits
EDUC-D 506	Adult Education Planning and Development	3 Credits
EDUC-D 512	Seminar in Forms and Forces of Adult Education	3 Credits
EDUC-D 521	Participation Training	2 Credits
EDUC-D 525	Introduction to Distance Education Systems in Adult Education	3 Credits
EDUC-D 640	Capstone Seminar in Adult Education	3 Credits

Elective

EDUC-Y 520

Strategies for Educational Inquiry

3 Credits

Find course descriptions with our Search Schedule of Classes/Courses tool.

Tuition & Fees

Cost for Indiana Residents

Per Credit Hour
Tuition: $350.00

3 Credit Hours
Tuition: $1050.00

Note:

Additional fees will apply.

Cost for Out of State Residents

Per Credit Hour
Tuition: $490.00

3 Credit Hours
Tuition: $1470.00

In accordance with Federal Financial Aid requirements, IU has calculated a “Cost of Attendance” for this program based on the most common enrollments from students who are enrolled full time for the academic year. We’re showing you the estimated cost of attendance for the full 2023–24 academic year (fall and spring semesters). Cut these numbers in half to figure out the cost of a single semester. Your actual costs for housing and food, books and supplies, transportation, and personal expenses will vary based on:

• The number of credit hours you take
• Whether you’re an Indiana resident
• Your personal choices
• Your travel habits

Your cost of attendance may differ from these estimates.

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Indirect Costs:

Food & Housing $15,456

Books & Supplies $830

Transportation $2958

Personal Expenses $4078

Indirect Costs:

Food & Housing $15,456

Books & Supplies $302

Transportation $2958

Personal Expenses $4078

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