Master of Science

                   Adult
                Education


Realizing the need for continual learning and development in all organizations, the Master of Science in Adult Education at TAMU-T is committed to developing leaders, innovators, and change agents for lifelong learning in any work context.  Graduates in Adult Education have employment opportunities as instructors, educational consultants, trainers, and administrators in a wide variety of occupational settings.  This graduate program is non-thesis and practitioner-based.  All classes meet once a week during evening hours, on weekends, or use a web-enhanced format.

Degree Requirements
The curriculum is comprised of a required core of Adult Education courses (18 SCH) complemented with a field specialization area that can be tailored to your specific professional discipline (15-18 SCH).  Courses within the specialization can be selected from any other approved graduate program offered at the campus.  

Adult Education Core AE 525    History and Philosophy of Adult Education AE 526    Foundations of Adult Learning AE 527    Program Planning in Adult Education AE 528    Instructional Methods AE 529    Leadership in Adult Education AE 588    Practicum in Adult Education Research Component IS 595    Research Literature and Techniques Field Specialization Electives 15 – 18 SCH of graduate electives from any other graduate program

      Admissions Requirements

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited university
• Minimum grade point average of 2.5 on last 60 hours of undergraduate study
• Three letters of academic recommendation attesting to the ability of the student to master graduate studies
• An essay describing one’s personal and professional background, career plans, and intentions on how the selected degree will be used in the future

Faculty

To receive additional information or to make a personal appointment, contact:

Glenda H. Ballard, Ed.D Assistant Professor of Adult Education/Program Coordinator 903-223-3132 e-mail:  glenda.ballard@tamut.edu Texas A&M University-Texarkana Academic Building, Office 117 P. O. Box 5518 Texarkana, TX 75505-5518
Lila B. Walker, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Adult Education 903-223-3030 e-mail:  lila.walker@tamut.edu Texas A&M University-Texarkana Aikin Building, Office  219-D P. O. Box 5518 Texarkana, TX 75505-5518

Application and Admissions Information

Office of Graduate Studies
903-223-3046
Texas A&M University-Texarkana
Aikin Building, Room
P. O. Box 5518
Texarkana, TX 75505-5518