Adult Education Degrees
Adult education involves the teaching, directing or guiding of adult learners. This learning can take place in any number of settings, and take any number of forms - from teaching students the skills they'll need to earn their GED to providing continuing education courses for professionals needing to keep up skills and certification to providing instruction in the fundamentals of the English language to recent immigrants. You could find yourself teaching at a community college, an adult education center, or even online.
Qualifications for the different types of adult education vary by subject. In some cases, all you will need to do is demonstrate a certain level of expertise in the subject being taught ? for example, if you are a professional chef, this will probably qualify you to teach cooking classes. In other cases, you will need specific certification, such as TESOL or TESL certification for teaching English to speakers of other languages.
If you wish to position yourself as an adult education specialist, however, you may wish to earn a master's degree in education with an adult education specialty. With such a degree, you will be well qualified to pursue opportunities in adult instruction in the fields of human resource development and training, community-based education, continuing education and distance learning.
University of Phoenix
Master of Arts in Education/Adult Education and Training
The Master of Arts in Education/Adult Education and Training degree program prepares students with the skills needed to work with adult learners. Coursework focuses on ad... 
The Master of Arts in Education/Adult Education and Training degree program prepares students with the skills needed to work with adult learners. Coursework focuses on adult learning theory, the needs of diverse learners, critical issues and trends in adult education and training, instructional design and strategies, the use of technologies, and assessment and learning. This program is not designed to meet teacher certification standards and does not lead to certification.
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Capella University
PhD - Postsecondary and Adult Education
Enhance your qualifications in adult education and college teaching, one of the 10 fastest growing occupations in the country. You will earn two valuable credentials as p...
Enhance your qualifications in adult education and college teaching, one of the 10 fastest growing occupations in the country. You will earn two valuable credentials as part of this specialization-a PhD in Education with a specialization in Postsecondary and Adult Education and a Post-Master's Certificate in College Teaching. The curriculum focuses on theories of adult learning and distance education, critical analysis and research skills, best practices in postsecondary adult instruction, and application of theory and research to develop effective learning environments for individuals from a variety of backgrounds. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing postsecondary faculty positions or education leadership positions in a variety of adult learning settings, including higher education institutions, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and the military.
The residential colloquia experience
As a doctoral learner, you will attend three one-week colloquia at specific stages in your program, in addition to your online courses. These energizing residencies provide you with insights and knowledge that will be valuable during your doctoral studies and beyond.
The residential colloquia experience
As a doctoral learner, you will attend three one-week colloquia at specific stages in your program, in addition to your online courses. These energizing residencies provide you with insights and knowledge that will be valuable during your doctoral studies and beyond.
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MS - Postsecondary and Adult Education
Enrich your understanding of the unique needs of adult learners and increase your career opportunities in college teaching, one of the fastest growing occupations in the ...
Enrich your understanding of the unique needs of adult learners and increase your career opportunities in college teaching, one of the fastest growing occupations in the United States. This online master's specialization is designed to provide you the tools you need to design, deliver and manage effective instruction programs for adults in a variety of settings, including online education, workforce development, continuing education, higher education, and military education. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing postsecondary faculty, corporate training, or adult education positions in the fields of higher education, business, and nonprofit or community education.
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