Adult Education and Training (AET)

Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Education and Human Resource Studies

Adult Education and Training (M.Ed.)

Career Opportunities

Take your career to the next level while you gain the confidence to succeed in the ever-changing world of education. This AET master's degree can help advance your adult education or training career. You will prepare to take on planning and instructional responsibilities appropriate for adult learners in positions such as:

  • Training coordinators
  • Corporate and military trainers
  • Community college instructors
  • Professional staff in community development agencies

This program is primarily designed to serve subject matter experts in any field that facilitates adult learning activities. Students from a variety of fields have found this program beneficial to their career:

  • Public Service
  • Medical
  • Military Training
  • Experiential Education
  • Arts and Sciences
  • Adult Basic Education
  • ESL Instruction and Tutoring
  • Career and Technical Education
  • Corporate and Business Training
  • Student and Instructional Services

Who Should Earn This Degree

This program is designed for working professionals wishing to facilitate adult learning activities, including:

  • Instructors and program developers in proprietary schools, business and industry training departments, and community colleges.
  • Consultants interested in planning, implementing, and evaluating adult education programs.
  • Career-changers and entrepreneurs who seek an applied degree that is valued in the competitive adult training arena.
  • Students preparing for a Ph.D. program.

Questions? Ask us.

We'll be in touch within 2 business days.

- or contact -

Mike Macklin
(970) 491-7583
michael.macklin@colostate.edu

Receive periodic emails about this program.

Jeffrey M. Foley, Ph.D.
School of Education
(970) 491-6289
jeffrey.foley@colostate.edu

Leann Kaiser, Ph.D.
School of Education
(307) 742-6964
leann.kaiser@colostate.edu

Karen Kaminski, Ph.D.
School of Education
(970) 491-3713
karen.kaminski@colostate.edu

Degree at a Glance

Delivery

Online. There may also be videos, CD-ROMs, or DVDs that will be used to supplement the online content and activities.

On-campus attendance is an option, but is not required to complete this program.

Total credits

Plan A or B – 30 credits

Tuition

$496 per credit
(financial aid available)

Time frame

Can be completed in a minimum of 16 months, including summer terms. Program duration may vary based on previous coursework, intensity of study, and course availability.

Designed for

Those who wish to facilitate adult learning activities including instructors and program developers in proprietary schools, business and industry training departments, community colleges, consulting, entrepreneurial possibilities, or as preparation for a Ph.D. program.

What you will earn

You will earn the same regionally-accredited Colorado State University degree that a student on the Fort Collins campus is awarded. Your diploma and transcript are identical to those awarded to on-campus students.