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Continuing education is more popular than ever among adults, with programs ranging from the remedial, such as adult literacy, to professional development and personal enrichment. The U.S. Department of Labor forecasts that employment opportunities in adult education will increase by 34% through 2012.

Adult education specialists are in demand at public and private sectors. Companies of all sizes are investing in ongoing training programs to enhance employee technical, professional and interpersonal skills. This is creating exciting opportunities for adult educators to work in corporate training departments and as independent consultants to a variety of companies.

Adults are also among the most active enthusiasts of online learning programs, creating demand for educators who can develop curricula for and instruct in this medium.

A variety of online Master's degrees in adult education are available, along with programs in instruction and administration. Typical coursework includes planning and executing adult education programs, adult education administration, and social issues in adult education.

Consider the possibilities for your career. Explore the online Adult Education programs below and request more information today.

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University of Phoenix

  • Adult Education and Training (Master's)
    The Master of Arts/Adult Education and Training Program (MAED/AET) is a 35-credit program of study designed for individuals who wish to develop the skills to work with adult learners in areas such as co...

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Capella University

  • Postsecondary and Adult Education (Master's)
    Enrich your understanding of the unique needs of adult learners and increase your career opportunities in college teaching, one of the fastest growing occupations in the United States. This online maste...
  • Postsecondary and Adult Education (Doctoral)
    Enhance your qualifications in adult education and college teaching, one of the 10 fastest growing occupations in the country. You will earn two valuable credentials as part of this specialization — a p...

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Walden University Online

  • Adult Education Leadership (Ph.D.)
    American business, industry, government, and nonprofit organizations spend billions of dollars to train and develop their workforce to succeed in today's highly competitive global markets. This speciali...

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Ellis College

  • Distance Learning (Graduate Certificate)
    The rapid rise in the use of new telecommunications services for educational purposes makes it essential for educators to learn to plan for and use the various available systems to maximize instructiona...

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Full Sail

  • Education Media Design & Technology (Master's)
    Bridging the Gap: A 21st Century curriculum for the 21st century learner!   The Education Media Design & Technology Master's Degree program tailors to creating and developing future leaders ...

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Jones International University

  • Adult Education & Administration (Master's)
    Becoming an excellent teacher and/or administrator for adult learning organizations is a most rewarding career goal. Adult learning organization teachers and administrators are the leaders of their lear...
  • Corporate Training & Knowledge Mgmt (Master's)
    The Master of Education in e-Learning: Corporate Training and Knowledge Management degree specialization prepares students to develop, implement, and evaluate professional corporate training programs an...

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A.T. Still University

  • Master of Health Education
    The Health Education program is designed with an emphasis on teaching health educators to use a systematic process based on learning theory to plan, design, implement and evaluate effective program an...
  • Doctor of Health Education
    The Health Education program is designed with an emphasis on teaching health educators to use a systematic process based on learning theory to plan, design, implement and evaluate effective program and ...

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