Higher Education - Adult Education (454C)
Concentrations
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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: |
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RES 5000 |
Research Methods |
3 |
HE 6861 |
American Higher Education |
3 |
HE 5900 |
Higher Education Internship/Field Study |
3 |
Subtotal |
9 |
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Required Concentration Courses: |
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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 |
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Remaining concentration courses should be chosen from the following list: |
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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 |
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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