Degree
M.Ed.
Program Type
Graduate
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Adult Education Program Overview

Are you an education professional or practitioner looking to impact the lives of adult learners? Ashland’s M.Ed. in Adult Education will help you advance the practice of learning and teaching to increase adult achievement.

While there are 50 million youth enrolled in the U.S. K-12 education system, there are over 250 million adults who are increasingly seeking formal, lifelong learning related to:

  • Health and wellness.
  • Economic and workforce issues.
  • Encore career development.
  • Cultural and second language contexts.

You will learn how to design and implement a range of curricula and programs for adult learners and to provide solutions for adult learners facing challenges in educational growth and professional development. You’ll be able to help them redefine the boundaries of their potential and find their life's calling.

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Delivery Format

Online

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Credit Hours

30

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Time to Complete

2-3 years

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Tuition

Customize Your Degree with a Cognate

In addition to the core 18 credits, students are required to complete a cognate area of specialization.​

The 12-hour cognate of your choice allows you to personalize your degree. You can also design your own career-focused cognate with faculty advising.

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Contact Information

Tamara Coats, Ph.D.
Tamara Coats, Ph.D.
Director, Adult Education Program; Professional Instructor
157 Dwight Schar College of Education