Master of Science in Adult Education Requirements Master of Science in Adult Education Requirements To earn the Master of Science in adult education, students must complete 36 credit hours of course work within six years of admission. The thesis option requires 30 hours of course work and 6 hours of thesis work. Students use courses from four groupings to complete degree requirements. Core courses may include D500, D505, D506, D512, D521, D600, D625, and other courses that students specify.
Students select electives that round out either the major or students' concentration.
To meet their elective requirements, students may complete a portfolio relating life experiences to the field of adult education. They may also select courses from the Adult Education Program curriculum or from other university departments. Courses may include D523, D613, D625, and other courses that students specify. Students select existing courses or design independent study courses that tie their concentration to the major. The courses allow students to relate adult education concepts to the work environment of their choice.