Master of Science (MS) in Higher Education
School of Education
Adult Education specialization
Prepare to play a vital role in higher education by understanding the unique needs of adult students. This master's
Adult Education specialization is designed around recognized professional standards. Expand your expertise in adult
education with curriculum that emphasizes reflective practice, current theory, and best practices. Gain a better
understanding of collaborative learning, program development for adult students, and learning styles as they relate
to students of various backgrounds. You'll start working toward your goals right away by creating a professional
development plan in your first course. By the end of the program, you'll have compiled a professional portfolio that
demonstrates your accomplishments and proves your understanding of concepts that qualify you for a career in higher
education. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing careers as educators in community college, distance
education, college, university, corporate, or other adult education settings.
This specialization is not designed to satisfy licensure requirements for P–12 public school teachers or administrators.
Core Courses (each course 4 quarter credits unless noted)
- ED5001 - Introduction to Higher Education
- ED5006 - Survey of Research Methodology
- ED5012 - Overview of Higher Education*
- ED5016 - Foundations of Higher Education Assessment and Evaluation
Specialization Courses
- ED5317 - Foundations of Adult Education*
- ED5340 - Theories and Principles of Adult Learning*
- ED5342 - Multicultural Perspectives in Adult Education
- ED5344 - Strategies and Best Practices for Teaching and Learning*
- ED5346 - Assessment of Learning and Teaching in Adult Education*
- ED5348 - Adult Education Program Development*
- ED5390 - Adult Education Capstone*
One Elective Course
- Recommended elective courses:
- ED7690 - Critical Skills for Facilitating Online Learning
- ED5311 - Collaborative Nature of Adult Education
- ED5312 - Strategies for Building Online Learning Communities
- ED7703 - Student Development, Challenges, and Successes
- ED7713 - Student Advising and Retention
- ED7716 - Faculty Leadership
- ED8600 - Effective Online Course Design, Delivery, Facilitation, and Assessment
Review of this specialization is pending in KS, KY, ND, SC, and WA.
In accordance with U.S. Department of Education (DOE) new advance notice requirements, a notification for this
specialization will be submitted to the DOE. This specialization may be subject to additional review and approval
by the DOE, which could result in a potential delay in learners being able to start the specialization. If this
specialization is subject to additional review, the DOE will notify Capella University at least 30 days prior to the
scheduled start date. Capella University proactively will keep applicants and learners enrolled in this specialization
fully informed of any actions taken by the DOE that may affect their ability to successfully begin classes as originally
scheduled.
* This course has a prerequisite. Contact an enrollment counselor for more information.
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