Master of Education: Adult Learning, Training & Development emphasis

Degree Overview

This program is best suited for professionals in positions such as: corporate training, workforce development, those who serve adult populations in government and nonprofit organizations, military personnel administrators, elder care professionals, and those who work in the continuing education field (including teachers). Our M.Ed. with an emphasis in Adult Learning, Training and Development provides students with a graduate degree that combines the perspectives of adult learning theory and explores a range of adult education and training issues.

This program will be offered online starting January 2014 and can be completed in as little as two years. Those not wishing to complete an entire Master of Education degree can take up to 9 credit hours as a non-degree seeking student. Plus, our Teacher Education program is nationally approved through the Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC).

Licensed educators and paraprofessionals are eligible to receive a 10% preferred tuition discount for all Teacher Education courses at CPS. Contact an enrollment counselor at 800.944.7667 for details.

Total Degree Requirements: 30 credit hours
Foundational course requirements: 6 credit hours
Professional sequence course requirements: 12 credit hours

Electives: 6 credit hours (students may choose two courses from pre-existing Education courses or self-design their own elective course work with approval of their faculty advisor)
Capstone course requirements: 6 credit hours

Double and Second Specializations
Double Specialization
Students are encouraged to complete their M.Ed. degree with a double specialization. Requirements must be completed for each specialization selected, including all elective credits. Overlapping courses will be considered, though a minimum of 18 additional credits unique to the second specialization is required. Final requirements for the double specialization will be determined by your faculty advisor. Upon completion of all requirements, the degree and both specializations are posted to your official transcript and diploma.

Second Specialization
Students who have already graduated with their M.Ed. degree and wish to return for a second specialization from the non-licensure program must begin by submitting an application for readmission. Upon readmission, all requirements must be completed for the second specialization, including all elective credits. Overlapping course work from the student's original degree/specialization will be considered, though a minimum of 18 credits unique to the second specialization is required. Additionally, courses taken more than six years prior to the date of readmission may not be accepted. Final requirements for the second specialization will be determined by your faculty advisor. Upon completion of all requirements, the second specialization is posted to your official transcript and a certificate for the second specialization is awarded to you.

Do you have questions about double or second specializations? Contact an enrollment counselor for information.

M.Ed. Specializations

• M.Ed. with emphasis in Adult Learning, Training and Development
• M.Ed. with emphasis in Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
• M.Ed. with emphasis in Gifted and Talented
• M.Ed. with emphasis in Instructional Technology
• M.Ed. with emphasis in Reading
• M.Ed. with emphasis in Space Studies

Program Requirements

This degree program requires 30.00 credit hours for completion. Please contact your advisor or the Office of Enrollment Services at 303.458.4126.

Course Descriptions

How to Apply

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NOTE: Regis University’s Master of Education program is nationally accredited by the Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC). The states of Arkansas and Kentucky do not recognize this accreditation. Please call your state council on higher education to get more details.

MATERIALS NEEDED FOR APPLICATION AND ADMISSION

Applicants seeking a master's degree from the College for Professional Studies must possess a baccalaureate degree from a U.S. regionally accredited college or university.

• Application: Completed graduate application form
• Application fee: $75.00 non-refundable application fee (waived for Regis University graduates)
• Submit official degree-bearing transcript a U.S. regionally accredited institution
• Minimum overall GPA of 2.75 on degree-bearing transcript with option of supplying additional coursework transcripts
• Critical analysis essay
• Current résumé (optional)
• One recommendation from your principal, a colleague or supervisor who knows your work in a professional setting
• Additional admission requirements apply to international students who are non-U.S. citizens
• Please remember: Applications that are incomplete and/or missing information will NOT be processed

Application Deadlines*

* Your application file including all requirements, documents and fees, must be completed by the application deadline.

Tuition

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