Discover the Power of Lifelong Learning

Our Master of Adult Education program equips you with the knowledge and skills to empower adults to reach their full potential in a variety of settings, including business and industry, the military and government, non-profit organizations, healthcare and post-secondary education, including higher education.  This program’s flexible design provides theoretical and practical foundations through rigorous coursework, hands-on experiences, and cutting-edge research that supports your career in the diverse practices of adult learning, instructional design, and organizational development.

This program is offered on campus only.

Degree Overview

The M.S. degree requires a thesis.

Coursework - 36 credit hours

Our master of science program has four required courses, providing you with great flexibility to create a program that best meets your learning needs. Most students distribute their courses as follows:

REQUIRED COURSES 15 HRS 

  • Internship - 3 hours

  • Practicum - 3 hours

  • Basic Research Methods - 3 hours

  • Thesis - 6 hours

ADVISOR APPROVED COURSES – 21 HRS

Consult with your advisor to create the most appropriate set of courses for you to complete.

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Application Deadlines

  • Spring 2025 admission: October 15

  • Summer 2025 admission: March 15

  • Fall 2025 admission: June 1

 

Ready to join the Auburn Family?

Visit Auburn’s Graduate School homepage for checklists, resources, valuable graduate student information and to begin your application. Please contact department faculty listed above with program-specific questions.

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