Adult Education Track
M.Ed. in Adult and Higher Education
Adult learners are no longer an uncommon segment of the student population, but they still face unique challenges in reaching their educational goals. The MEd in adult and higher education, adult education track, equips you with the skills you need to help adult learners navigate and overcome such hurdles.
Offered completely online, the program is a good fit for those who work, or are interested in working, in education and community settings, such as community colleges, health education organizations, corporate training, or religious organizations.
Where Can This Degree Take You?
Your first step is to apply!
Well, where would you like to go? Teachers are needed across the state of Texas in public and private schools.
There’s a lot ahead of you. You can go anywhere and do anything—follow a path or forge a brand new one. It’s all up to you, and we’re here to help prepare you for whatever journey lies ahead.
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Before you get started
Requirements for Admission
- A bachelor’s degree
- The prerequisites required by the education college’s admissions policy
- Access to a computer, webcam, and high-speed Internet as well as basic computer and word-processing skills
Degrees You Can Earn
M.Ed. Adult & Higher Education, Adult Education Track: In addition to the requirements you must meet for the M.Ed. in adult and higher education, you will take 15 credit hours of specialized adult-education coursework, such as diversity in adult education and adult development.
You must pass the Master Comprehensive Exam to receive your degree. The exam includes two questions from core courses and one from a specialty course.
Adult Education Track Degree Plan
Core:
21 semester hours
- AHED 6353 Educational Leadership in Organizations
- AHED 6334 Foundations of Adult Education
- AHED 6346 Introduction to Student Services
- AHED 6331 Program Planning and Development in AHED
- AHED 6356 IT Trends and Issues in AHED
- AHED 6338 Research in Adult and Higher Education
- AHED 6305 Internship in AHED
Plan:
15 semester hours:
- AHED 6335 Diversity in Adult Education
- AHED 6339 Self-Directed Learning / Professional Education
- AHED 6332 Adult Development
- AHED 6333 The Adult Learner
- AHED 6360 Professional Coaching I: Theory and Practice
Total: 36 semester hours
Official degree plan will need to be completed with your Faculty Advisor and Educator Preparation Office (EPO) staff. All required signatures must be recorded before it is official.
For more information about the program:
Joann S. Olson
Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Professor and Advisor, Adult and Higher Education
(361) 570- 4214
Considerations
If you’re interested in the discipline track, keep two things in mind:
- UHV limits the number of credits that can be transferred and applied to a UHV degree. Consult the program coordinator as you plan your degree to make sure your plan of study is approved.
- Eighteen hours is the typical, minimum amount many colleges require of job applicants, but some may have different requirements. If you know where you want to teach, be sure to check the school’s hiring requirements.
Other Degree Options
If you’d like to explore other MEd in adult and higher education options:
Faculty Testimonial
Monique Rahman
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Michael J. Wiblishauser
Each class should be used as a special occasion for every student, to make the most of each second of each class with them.
Associate Professor of Health Studies
Janelle D. Bouknight
One of my students has won Teacher of the Year at her school twice since graduating from UHV. She makes me so proud!