---

Higher Education - Adult Education (454C)

The purpose of this program is to prepare persons in assessing adult learning needs and in planning, administering, and implementing courses, workshops, and programs for adults. The program includes a focus on adult learning activities taking place in a variety of settings from community agencies to business and industry.

Required Core Courses:
RES 5000	Research Methods	3
HE 6861	American Higher Education	3
HE 5900	Higher Education Internship/Field Study	3
Subtotal		9
Required Concentration Courses:
HE 5080	Introduction to Adult Education	3
HE 5050	Designing Adult Learning Experiences	3
HE 5630	The Adult Learner	3
HE 5810	Planning Educational Programs	3
Subtotal		12
Remaining concentration courses should be chosen from the following list:
HE 5250	Conflict Management in Educational Administration	3
HE 5780	Grantsmanship in Education	3
HE 5700	Educational Leadership	3
HE 5440	Instruction in Postsecondary Institutions	3
HE 6090	Seminar in Developmental Education	3
HE 5420	The Community College	3
HE 6650	Seminar in Postsecondary Education	3
HE 6550	Seminar in Comparitive Education	3
ITC 5220	Computers in Educational Settings	3
CI 5630	Instructional Technology	3
HE 6840	College Personnel Administration	3
HE 5999	Thesis Option	3
Total		36

Suggested Electives: Electives should be selected based on career interests and with the advice and approval of the graduate advisor. Students that are writing a thesis will select four electives from the list below (12 elective hours). Students not writing a thesis will select five electives from the list below (15 elective hours).

• Thesis: Optional. (Students are encouraged to consider it.)
• Language Proficiency: None Required
• Comprehensive: Student must successfully complete a comprehensive examination.
• Product of Learning: None Required