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MS Adult Education (100% online) at Indiana University Bloomington

Indiana University Bloomington, United States

Programme overview

The online M.S.Ed. in Adult Education is a practitioner-oriented degree for working professionals building credentials as corporate trainers, continuing education professionals or adult education specialists. It explores how adults learn.

Faculty: School of Education  |  Intake: Fall, Spring, Summer (deadlines: Fall July 1, Spring November 1, Summer March 1)  |  Study mode: online  |  Location: Bloomington, IN, United States

What you will study

Covers the history of adult education, the contributions of major adult education theorists, and the theories, models and research methods used to design and administer adult education programmes, building instructional and programme development skills.

Career pathways

Human resource training specialist, human resource manager, community college educator/administrator, adult basic education teacher/administrator, employee relations specialist, e-learning specialist, community organization administrator, student services professional, continuing education provider.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.00 scale; online application with personal statement and two letters of recommendation. International applicants also need a resume, GRE scores and English proficiency (TOEFL 79, IELTS 6.5 or Duolingo 115). Deadlines: Fall July 1, Spring November 1, Summer March 1.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

The graduate application fee is $70 (US citizen and international); a reduced fee of $35 applies to students currently enrolled in a graduate programme who apply to a second programme in the same school, and fee waivers are available for eligible applicants.

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