Adult Education

In today's complex society, lifelong learning has taken on a new importance. Position yourself for a fulfilling and life-changing career in this field through one of our graduate degrees in adult education.

As a student in the Adult Education program, you will develop the skills needed to plan, deliver, and evaluate programming across a variety of vocations. You will learn to communicate effectively with adult audiences and develop the nuanced understandings of learning, development, and philosophy and history of adult education that create a strong identity as an educator.

Our program is housed with Learning Sciences and Instructional Systems Technology, where you’ll be able to take electives that will enrich your degree, including instructional design and evaluation, emerging technologies, online learning, and theories of human cognition.

Jeanne Rieger

The Master's in Adult Education program worked perfectly for me and I gained so much from it. I felt connected to the instructors and other students, and it was this sense of community that made a huge difference in my education.

Jeanne Rieger, M.S.Ed.

What can I do with this degree?

As an alumnus you’ll be prepared to excel in a variety of adult education careers: 

  • Community college educator/administrator
  • Adult basic education teacher/administrator
  • Community organization educator/administrator
  • Continuing education provider
  • Corporate trainer
  • Student services professional
  • Clinical educator (dental, medical)

The degree will also prepare you to work with adults in a range of less formal educational contexts, such as professional client relationships and mentorships.

Our faculty

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Professor, Faculty Fellow in Global and International Engagement, IU ASEAN Gateway Academic Director

Research Areas:
Culturally- and Linguistically-Inclusive Online Instruction and Professional Development; In-person and Online Professional Development Program Designs
Email:
Phone:
(812) 856-8274

Contact Us

Marjorie Treff
ED 2234
(812) 856-8461
edadult@indiana.edu