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Master of Adult Education at St. Francis Xavier University

St. Francis Xavier University, Canada

Programme overview

The Master of Adult Education (MAdEd) is Canada's oldest distance and part-time Master of Adult Education program. It links theory and practice across community, community college and health sectors, and is delivered online with synchronous and asynchronous classes (late afternoon, evening, some weekends) and no residency requirement.

Faculty: Faculty of Education  |  Department: Adult Education Department  |  Duration: 30 credits, part-time online; three-year candidacy period  |  Study mode: online  |  Location: Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada

What you will study

30 credits in two options: course-based (ten 3-credit courses) or thesis-based (six 3-credit courses plus a 12-credit thesis). A concentration in Adult Education and Health is available.

Career pathways

Community development, health, higher education, human resources, not-for-profit, vocational instruction.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Related Bachelor's degree with a minimum overall B grade and at least 2 years of experience working with adults (or in community development). An English proficiency test may be required if English is not the first language or language of instruction. Applicants with an incomplete undergraduate degree may be considered for special admission with at least 3 undergraduate courses (3 credits each), five or more years of extensive experience working with adults in educational settings, and recognized exceptional contributions. Admission is competitive.

Master of Applied Computer Science: application deadline 1 May 2027, with all documents submitted by that date.

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