Wednesday, October 15, 2008


Contact Info

Dept. of Leadership and Educational Studies
311 Duncan Hall
ASU Box 32086
730 Rivers Street
Boone, NC 28608

Phone: +1-828-262-6508
Fax: +1-828-262-6035


Higher Education - Adult Education (455C)

The purpose of this program is to prepare persons for teaching or administrative positions serving underprepared remedial/developmental students in colleges and universities.  Particular attention is given to the knowledge and skills associated with the developmental needs of academically underprepared students.  In addition to the work taken in professional education, students are required to take an eighteen graduate hour concentration in a teaching area or in counseling.

Required Core Courses:

HE 6861

American Higher Education

3

HE 6040

Readings in Postsecondary Education

3

HE 6650

Seminar in Postsecondary Education

3

HE 6900

Internship/Field Study

3

Subtotal

12

Required Concentration Courses:

HE 5080

Introduction to Adult Education

3

HE 5630

The Adult Learner

3

HE 5810

Planning Educational Programs

3

Subtotal

9

Electives: Students should select electives bases on career interests and with the advice and approval of the graduate advisor. Students that are writing a thesis should select two elective courses for a total of 6 elective hours. Students who are not writing a thesis should select three elective courses for a total of 9 elective hours.

Total

30

  • Thesis: Optional. (Students are encouraged to consider it.)
  • Language Proficiency: None Required
  • Comprehensive: Student must successfully complete a comprehensive examination.
  • Product of Learning: None Required