Adult Education

Department of Learning, Design, and Adult Education

Adult Education

In today's global economy and complex technological society, lifelong learning has taken on a new importance, as adults in the workplace try to keep their skills up to date. As a result, the need for educators adept in working with adult learners has never been so keen.

As a student in the Adult Education program, you will acquire the instructional and program development skills sought by colleges, corporations, government, and nonprofit organizations.

What Can I Do With This Degree?

Adult Education graduates live and work across Indiana and throughout the world. As an alumni you’ll be prepared to excel in a variety of adult education careers:

  • Human resource training specialist
  • Human resource manager
  • Community college educator/administrator
  • Adult basic education teacher/administrator
  • Employee relations specialist
  • E-learning specialist
  • Community organization administrator
  • Student services professional
  • Continuing education provider

Interested in learning more?

Let us know and we can help you get started.

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Available Programs

M.S.Ed. in Adult Education (Online)

Certificate in Adult Education (Online)

Ph.D. Minor in Adult Education

Ed.D. Minor in Adult Education

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.

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:
fpawan@indiana.edu
Phone:
(812) 856-8274
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Assistant Professor

Email:
pickard@iu.edu
Phone:
(812) 856-8468
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Clinical Associate Professor

Email:
metreff@indiana.edu
Phone:
(812) 856-8461

Contact Us

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