MA in Education with Adult Education
Empower Adult Learners to Take Control of Their Education
As you might be, there are many adult learners excited about the prospect of returning to school to finish or acquire a degree. These students deserve faculty that are experienced in working with adult learners and understand the most effective teaching methods to engage them. Our Adult Education concentration gives you these skills through a combination of theoretical concepts and hands-on experience. Take mentorship from skilled instructors and network with other likeminded peers on your way to earning the teaching position you’ve always imagined.
This degree is offered by AU Seattle.
Program Overview
Antioch University Seattle’s Adult Education program is offered as a concentration of our Master of Arts in Education or as a stand-alone certificate. You’ll receive the tools to create and implement educational experiences that meet the needs of a variety of adult learners.
Students have the opportunity to interact with highly experienced instructors who have professional experience in the field of adult education. Classes are dynamic and engaging and they bring theoretical concepts into hands-on practice. The program includes plenty of opportunities for personal mentoring and networking.
Our internship is a unique and integral feature of our program and we are committed to helping students find placements that align with their professional goals. We offer a student-centered approach—both to our candidates and to the students they will be serving. The program is personalized to students’ unique needs, interests, and career goals. It appeals to adult educators interested in a variety of settings.
Related Centers and Institutes
Additional Information
Degree Requirements
- One Adult Education class per week each quarter
- Classes are offered in the evenings to accommodate the schedules of working professionals
- Adult Teaching & Learning Frameworks
- Adult Education Settings
- Teaching Toolkit
- Improving Adult Education through Assessment
- Internship/ Practicum
For detailed curriculum, degree requirements, and course descriptions, please visit the AUS catalog.
Career Outlook
Our program prepares you for meaningful and successful employment, including such jobs as:
- Company or community organization trainer
- Community College instructor
- Adult Basic Education instructor
- Workforce developer
- Teacher/ trainer in a nonprofit or social service agency
- Adjunct faculty member
- Program manager
Not ready to commit to a full Master’s Degree program?
Consider beginning with a certificate in any of our concentration areas.
Faculty Spotlights
Kelly Harrigan
Teaching Faculty
Dr. Keely Nudo
Concentration Director
Miranda Doyle
Senior Lecturer
Princess Shareef, MEd
Faculty
Admissions / Cost / Aid
Admissions
How to Apply
- Complete the online admissions application.
- A Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution is required. Submit official transcripts from ALL colleges/universities you have attended to the Admissions Office. Transcript evaluations are required for all coursework completed outside of the U.S. or Canada (except Quebec). See Transcript Evaluation section on International Students webpage for details.
- Essay - Submit a one-two page essay describing why you are interested in the MA in Education program and how you expect it to assist you with your future goals.
- Résumé/Curriculum Vitae (CV). Documentation of relevant professional and volunteer experience, professional affiliations, publications and licensure.
- International Students have additional admission requirements. See International Students page for details.
- Applicants will be invited to participate in an interview with program faculty.
All admission application supporting materials, transcripts, recommendations, essays, etcetera, should be emailed to [email protected] or mailed to:
Admissions Office
Antioch University Seattle
2400 3rd Avenue, Suite 200
Seattle, WA 98121
Application Deadlines:
| Quarter | Application Deadline* |
|---|---|
| Spring | March 15 |
| Summer | June 15 |
| Fall | September 15 |
| Winter | December 15 |
| * Complete applications received after the Deadline date may be considered if space is still available in that quarter or will be reviewed for the next available term. | |
| Please review the Academic Calendar for additional details. | |
Cost
| MA in Education | |
|---|---|
| Cost per Credit | $800 |
| Full-Time Credits per Quarter | 8 |
| Total Program Credits | 48 |
| View the Cost of Attendance Components | |
Please note: Additional fees for all AUS programs may include (but are not necessarily limited to) charges for materials, late registration, enrollment maintenance, parking, graduation, transcripts, tuition payment plan, late payments, late registration, and returned checks.
Financial Aid
A majority of AUS students finance their education through some form of financial aid. You may not be sure which federal, state, public and private aid packages – such as loans, scholarships, and grants—are right for you. Our staff is here to help you, so you can focus on what’s most important: beginning your academic program at AUS.
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