EAD 601 or GNT 600. Research Methods in Adult Education. Research methods for dissertation in adult education, including preparation of dissertation prospectus. Program Planning Theory and Research in Adult Education. Analysis of theoretical and research literature related to planning educational programs for adults.
Special emphasis is placed on the political, ethical, and technical issues faced by adult educators.
900D. Doctoral Research. Doctoral research while enrolled for a doctoral degree under the direction of faculty members. 930D. Doctoral Dissertation. Adult Learning Theory and Research. Research and theory in adult learning including social and psychological aspects of adult learning, participation and motivation, self-directed learning, transformative learning, and recent theoretical perspectives.