Online Master of Education — Adult Education
Develop the rudiments of assessment and classroom management as you prepare to teach adult learners in a variety of environments.
Program Overview
Explore EWU’s 100 percent online M.Ed. – Adult Education program
Grow your teaching expertise to encompass the principles of andragogy—the teaching of adults—by earning your Master of Education – Adult Education online from Eastern Washington University. The curriculum for this flexible online M.Ed. program is grounded in evidence-based research, addressing useful strategies and techniques, as well as encouraging self-reflection among the tools to teach adults effectively.
Prepare for a broad range of roles working with adults in post-secondary educational settings, including community college vocational or GED programs, adult basic skills programs, in-service coordination in corporate and nonprofit settings, military training, and more. Taught by supportive faculty with experience in the field, this unique program includes an internship of 120 hours with a mentor in a project related to your professional interests. You will also submit a portfolio and complete a comprehensive exam in place of a traditional thesis or research report.
The Eastern Washington University School of Business is accredited by AACSB International (AACSB).
In this online adult education program, you will learn to:
- articulate a thorough understanding of strategies and techniques for teaching adults;
- demonstrate knowledge of the structure, functions, and operational systems of a variety of post-secondary institutions;
- augment repertoire of post-secondary teaching practices to enhance active learning;
- establish a mental framework of the theories that support the strategies and techniques for teaching adults;
- identify and explain the significance of the challenges and current issues of post-secondary teaching;
- understand the characteristics of the adult learner.
- articulate a thorough understanding of strategies and techniques for teaching adults;
- demonstrate knowledge of the structure, functions, and operational systems of a variety of post-secondary institutions;
- augment repertoire of post-secondary teaching practices to enhance active learning;
- establish a mental framework of the theories that support the strategies and techniques for teaching adults;
- identify and explain the significance of the challenges and current issues of post-secondary teaching;
- understand the characteristics of the adult learner.
Potential roles for graduates include:
- College Instructor or Adjunct Professor
- Training Manager
- Military Instructor
- Training and Development Specialist
- Corporate Trainer
- GED or ESL Instructor
- College Instructor or Adjunct Professor
- Training Manager
- Military Instructor
- Training and Development Specialist
- Corporate Trainer
- GED or ESL Instructor
Also available online:
EWU offers a variety of graduate education degree programs in a convenient online format. Check out our Master of Education – Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and Graduate Certificate – Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) programs
The School of Education programs are approved by the Washington State Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB).
"I have had a great experience with the online program."
– Adolph Muller
M.Ed. – Adult Education online student
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Tuition
Earning your online M.Ed. degree may costs less than you think
The online master’s in adult education offers affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition to all students residing in and out of the state of Washington.
Tuition breakdown:
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per 4-Credit Hour Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.Ed. Adult Education | $325 | $1,300 | $15,925* |
Application Fee: $75
*Tuition and fees subject to change. Total program cost does not include foundation courses. If foundation courses are required, the cost will be added to the total program cost.
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Calendar
Mark these important EWU dates on your calendar
The M.Ed. – Adult Education online program is designed to be flexible for working professionals, with six-week courses and seven start dates a year. View the full calendar to find the upcoming start date that’s best for you, along with corresponding deadlines for submitting documents, enrolling, and paying tuition.
Now enrolling:
| Term | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall II | 11/4/24 | 10/21/24 | 10/30/24 | 11/2/24 |
| Winter I | 12/30/24 | 12/16/24 | 12/24/24 | 12/28/24 |
| Winter II | 2/10/25 | 1/27/25 | 2/5/25 | 2/8/25 |
| Spring I | 3/31/25 | 3/17/25 | 3/26/25 | 3/29/25 |
| Spring II | 5/12/25 | 4/28/25 | 5/7/25 | 5/10/25 |
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Admissions
Find out the admission requirements for this online adult education program
The admission process for the online master’s degree in adult education is streamlined to help you get started sooner. A teaching certificate is not required for admission to this program. However, this program will not lead to a teaching certificate in Washington.
Admission Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Cumulative 3.0 GPA
- Official transcript from degree-granting university
M.Ed. – Adult Education Online Admission Requirements
- No teaching certificate required
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 or cumulative GPA of 3.0 in the last 90 quarter or 60 semester-graded postsecondary credit hours**
- Official transcript from the college/university where degree was earned
Have a question? Call us at 800-826-3411.
**We encourage you to apply if your GPA is lower than a 3.0 and you have at least 3 years of professional work experience. Applicants with GPAs below 3.0 are considered for admission on a case-by-case basis. Please contact an Enrollment Services representative at 800-826-3411 for more information.
If you do not hold a teaching certificate in Washington or do not hold a teaching certificate at all, you are still encouraged to apply.
Please note however that this will not lead to a teaching certificate in Washington. Additionally, this program may satisfy the requirements for states other than Washington. Please check with your applicable licensing board to determine whether this program satisfies requirements for licensure in the state in which you reside. For current contact information for applicable licensing boards, please refer to our State Authorization page. For information on certification in the state of Washington, contact Christi Wavada at [email protected].
Document Submission Information
Order your official, electronic transcripts from the degree-granting institution where you earned your highest degree (bachelor’s or master’s) and have them sent to Eastern Washington University.
- Most EWU graduate programs only require one transcript. Please submit a transcript from your degree-granting institution. This transcript should include the final two years of your degree completion. If it does not, please submit transcripts to cover your final two years of earned credits.
- Please note that transcripts ordered by main may take 4-6 weeks to arrive.
If you are ordering a mailed paper transcript, please have it sent to:
Eastern Washington University
Showalter Hall 206
Cheney, WA 99004
Courses
Get ready to advance your knowledge with these master’s in adult education online classes
In order to earn the M.Ed. – Adult Education online, you must complete 14 courses (49 credit hours), comprised of 16 credit hours of core courses and 33 credit hours of specialization courses (including an internship).
