<h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>When you enroll in Strayer University's Master of Education with a concentration in Adult Education and Development, you have the opportunity to learn about methods of teaching in adult education, the theory and practice of e-Learning, and assessing adult learners. Other topics covered in the core education sequence cover adult learning theory, curriculum design and development, research methods, adult learning theory, and training strategies and assessment. An education capstone is required to complete the requirements of the degree. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>Prospective students from backgrounds as diverse as human resources, education, and corporate training are encouraged to apply to Strayer University's Master of Education with a concentration in Adult Education and Development program. Applicants to Strayer University's programs should have a high school diploma or equivalent; some programs may have additional requirements. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>Strayer University's Master of Education with a concentration in Adult Education and Development is comprised of 54 credits: 40.5 core credits and 13.5 concentration credits. </p> <p><u>Education Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th> Area 1 </th><th> Core Component</th></tr> <tr><td> BUS 520 </td><td> Leadership and Organizational Behavior</td></tr> <tr><td> EDU 500 </td><td> Adult Learning Theory</td></tr> <tr><td> EDU 525 </td><td> Perspectives on Adult Education</td></tr> <tr><td> EDU 526 </td><td> Diversity in Adult Education</td></tr> <tr><td> EDU 535 </td><td> Organizational Training and Development</td></tr> <tr><td> EDU 550 </td><td> Curriculum Design and Development</td></tr> <tr><td> EDU 565 </td><td> Training Strategies and Assessment</td></tr> <tr><td> EDU 599 </td><td> Education Capstone</td></tr> <tr><td> RES 531 </td><td> Research Methods</td></tr> </table><p><u>Adult Education and Development Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th> Area 2 </th><th> Concentration Component</th></tr> <tr><td> EDU 522 </td><td> Theory and Practice of e-Learning</td></tr> <tr><td> EDU 528 </td><td> Methods of Teaching in Adult Education</td></tr> <tr><td> EDU 529 </td><td> Assessing Adult Learners</td></tr> </table><h2 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h2> <h3 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h3> <p>When you have finished Strayer University's Master of Education with a concentration in Adult Education and Development program, you could pursue positions in the adult education field. Teaching may be a career possibility but a license is needed before you begin work. Other possible areas of employment include human resources, adult and family literacy, social advocacy, and community education and organizing. Some possible career titles include: </p> <ul><li>Postsecondary Instructor </li><li>Curriculum Developer </li><li>Instructional Coordinator </li><li>Employee Trainer</li></ul>