MSE in Educational Theory and Practice - Adult Education Online
In this program, you will learn to synthesize theory with teaching methods to best serve adult learners in a broad range of settings inside and outside the classroom. This master's program emphasizes reading and writing objectives, classifying content, classroom management, utilizing media and more.
Program Overview
What you will learn in this adult education master's program
The MSE in Educational Theory and Practice – Adult Education online program enables educators to synthesize theory with teaching methods to best serve adult learners in a broad range of settings inside and outside the classroom. This program emphasizes writing objectives, classifying content, classroom management, utilizing media and more.
This in-depth master's program gives educators the tools to effectively teach reading to adult learners. The tightly integrated, application-based curriculum also focuses on learning theories and developmental processes, major contributors to the adult learning discipline, and psychological aspects of middle- and later-life challenges and crises.
This program gives students the opportunity to broaden their knowledge of curriculum theory and current practices based on National Board Certification standards. Students in this program will benefit from the incorporation of technology that aligns with national expectations for the 21st-century educator.
Please refer to the Program Approval Map for eligibility information related to this program.
Additional documents
This program requires Student Learning & Licensure (SL&L).
Within this master's degree, students will learn to:
- Understand and apply different theories behind the ways individuals learn
- Help prepare teachers for National Board certification
- Understand the dynamics of adult education
- Apply theories to effectively teach adult learners
- Comprehend the challenges and procedures related to adult vocational education
- Understand and apply different theories behind the ways individuals learn
- Help prepare teachers for National Board certification
- Understand the dynamics of adult education
- Apply theories to effectively teach adult learners
- Comprehend the challenges and procedures related to adult vocational education
As a graduate, you will be prepared for advanced education leadership roles, such as:
- Department Chair
- Team Leader
- Instructional Coach
- Adult Education Teacher
- State Department of Education Staff
- Department Chair
- Team Leader
- Instructional Coach
- Adult Education Teacher
- State Department of Education Staff
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A-State offers a variety of graduate programs in a convenient online format. Explore our full range of online graduate programs.
Accreditation
Licensure programs within A-State’s College of Education & Behavioral Science are accredited by CAEP.
Tuition
Check out our affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition
Our MSE in Educational Theory and Practice – Adult Education online program offers the same affordable tuition to in-state and out-of-state students. All fees are included. Tuition may be subject to change on a yearly basis.
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Multiple start dates add convenience to your schedule
Our MSE in Educational Theory and Practice – Adult Education online program is designed to be flexible and convenient for working professionals, with accelerated coursework and multiple start dates a year.
Please note Summer 1 and Summer 2 terms are 5 weeks in duration for this program.
| Term | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 1 | 1/12/26 | 12/15/25 | 12/15/25 | 1/8/26 | 1/9/26 | 2/27/26 |
| Spring 2 | 3/9/26 | 2/23/26 | 2/23/26 | 3/5/26 | 3/6/26 | 5/1/26 |
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Admissions
Here's what you need to get started
A-State Online offers a streamlined admission process for both new students and transfers. Students who are interested in the MSE in Educational Theory and Practice – Adult Education online program must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution and a valid teaching certificate. Make sure to review full admission requirements below.
Admission Requirements:
- Minimum 2.75 GPA
- Bachelor's degree
- Valid teaching certificate
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with at least 2.75 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale
- Valid, active teaching certificate
- Note: If you have a 2.75-2.99 GPA, you must make a grade of B or better during the first 9 hours of graduate work at Arkansas State University.
Application submission requirements
- Complete online application
- Pay the nonrefundable $30 fee
- Send official transcript(s) from the college/university attended. Official transcripts are sealed transcripts sent from the granting institution.
Submit all documents to:
A-State OnlineP.O. Box 2520
State University, AR 72467
Fax: 870-972-3548
Email: [email protected]
Additional information
For more information on state eligibility, please visit our State Authorization and Licensure Disclosures page.
Appeals process
- Students who fall below the minimum admission requirements (GPA) may send a written letter of appeal, GRE or GMAT scores (may be unofficial), and additional supporting information to [email protected].
- The appeal request will be forwarded to the department chair for conditional admission review.
Transfer credits
Up to 9 graduate hours from A-State or other higher education institutions may be credited toward a program. No course can be older than six years by graduation time. Transfer credit will be evaluated by the Director of the Program. To request prior credit be evaluated, please complete the Graduate Transfer Credit Evaluation Form.
Courses
Get an overview of the topics you will study
Students are required to complete 30 hours of coursework.
What is school and community relations?
School and community relations builds reciprocal partnerships between educational institutions and communities to support student success. It involves family communication, collaboration with organizations, media engagement, and leveraging external resources. This practice recognizes that achievement depends on strong home-school connections and coordinated services.
This course examines the concepts, programs and procedures for building and maintaining positive relationships between schools, their constituents and related agencies. Topics include media and public relations, publications and strategies for increasing community and parental involvement. Special emphasis is placed on transitional student support services through collaboration with non-school agencies such as social services, law enforcement and disability service providers.
Upon completion, students will be able to:
Collaboratively engage diverse families to strengthen student learning in and out of school
Cultivate relationships with diverse community members, partners and constituencies to support school improvement and student development
Communicate effectively through oral, written and digital means within organizational, community and political contexts to advocate for school and community needs