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Master of Education (M.Ed.) Degree with a Concentration in Adult Education and E-Learning
Online Master's Degree in Adult Education and E-Learning
The Master of Education degree with a concentration in Adult Education and E-Learning is designed to help you design, implement, and evaluate adult education and training programs using innovative educational technology. Learning can be different for adults than for children, and educational solutions are not universal. Adults have different learning needs and extenuating circumstances, which impact how instruction must be administered and evaluated.
This online master’s in education explores the adult learner as a whole person, taking into account physiological, emotional, and intellectual differences, complex lifestyles, and innovative education research. The program focuses on the electronic delivery of educational solutions. This flexible program is designed for working adults and features 100% online coursework.
Next start date
Program Credits
45
Each Course Length
5 Weeks
Location
Online,
Classes start on Jul 30, 2025
Program Outline
The Master of Education with a concentration in Adult Education and E-Learning is designed for candidates looking to prepare to pursue leadership and curriculum design roles in the fields of corporate training, career and professional development, higher education, and K-12 administration.
Degree candidates in this adult education and e-learning concentration have the opportunity to study the practical applications of theoretical practices. This one-year master’s in education degree program focuses on helping candidates prepare to utilize industry-authentic tools and assessments to work to develop relevant skills in preparation for the next steps in their career path. The concentration explores how to collaborate in a community of learners, professionally apply these skills, and develop e-learning solutions for a variety of learning environments and purposes, including corporate training.
American InterContinental University’s Master of Education degree is not designed to meet state educator licensing or advancement requirements; however, it may assist candidates in gaining these approvals in their state of residence depending on those requirements. Contact the state board of education in the applicable state(s) for details.
Courses
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Course Number
Credits
Program Core
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Learning Theory Foundations
MED501
This course provides an introduction to the various schools of thought on how people learn. The course will emphasize the practical implications of cognitive science. Learners will explore learning theories, such as cognitivism, behaviorism, and constructivism. Candidates will also develop a concept of professional behavior and performance appropriate to professional educators through an in-depth study of contemporary leadership issues and leadership theories.
This course provides an introduction to the various schools of thought on how people learn. The course will emphasize the practical implications of cognitive science. Learners will explore learning theories, such as cognitivism, behaviorism, and constructivism. Candidates will also develop a concept of professional behavior and performance appropriate to professional educators through an in-depth study of contemporary leadership issues and leadership theories.
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MED501 | 4.5 | ||||
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Integrative Design and Effective Curricula
MED503
This course examines the development of curricula for education and workplace learning and development. Comparison of evaluation design, curriculum design, and instructional design is provided to assist candidates in aligning curriculum and instruction with foundational learning theories. Candidates will have the opportunity to focus on creating learning objectives, assessing curriculum, designing instructional solutions, and integrating instructional technology. Program evaluation techniques will be introduced.
This course examines the development of curricula for education and workplace learning and development. Comparison of evaluation design, curriculum design, and instructional design is provided to assist candidates in aligning curriculum and instruction with foundational learning theories. Candidates will have the opportunity to focus on creating learning objectives, assessing curriculum, designing instructional solutions, and integrating instructional technology. Program evaluation techniques will be introduced.
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MED503 | 4.5 | ||||
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Analysis, Assessment, and Evaluation
MED505
This course provides the foundations of analysis, assessment, and evaluation methodologies used in curriculum decision-making and the field of education. Learners will incorporate educational research and data analysis in context with comparisons between formative and summative assessment and formative and summative evaluation. Foundational curriculum and development applications are covered with a focus on analyzing underlying assumptions and applying data-supported curriculum best practices. This course examines the development of comprehensive educational curricula and selection of various teaching and curriculum design practices based on data analysis.
This course provides the foundations of analysis, assessment, and evaluation methodologies used in curriculum decision-making and the field of education. Learners will incorporate educational research and data analysis in context with comparisons between formative and summative assessment and formative and summative evaluation. Foundational curriculum and development applications are covered with a focus on analyzing underlying assumptions and applying data-supported curriculum best practices. This course examines the development of comprehensive educational curricula and selection of various teaching and curriculum design practices based on data analysis.
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MED505 | 4.5 | ||||
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Educational Research Qualitative (Legal and Ethical Focus)
MED511
This course provides the foundations of research methodologies used in the field of education. Learners are introduced to applied qualitative educational research methods in context of the practitioner's educational environment related to legal and regulatory guidelines. Candidates will create a data-informed educational training module.
This course provides the foundations of research methodologies used in the field of education. Learners are introduced to applied qualitative educational research methods in context of the practitioner's educational environment related to legal and regulatory guidelines. Candidates will create a data-informed educational training module.
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MED511 | 4.5 | ||||
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Educational Research Quantitative (Curriculum Focus)
MED513
This course provides the foundations of research methodologies used in the field of education. Learners are introduced to applied quantitative educational research methods in context of the practitioner's educational environment related to curriculum. Candidates will create a data-informed curriculum action plan.
This course provides the foundations of research methodologies used in the field of education. Learners are introduced to applied quantitative educational research methods in context of the practitioner's educational environment related to curriculum. Candidates will create a data-informed curriculum action plan.
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MED513 | 4.5 | ||||
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Data Applications for Education Technology
MED515
This course will examine ways and means to augment learning and teaching in the classroom through effective use of education and instructional technologies. Candidates will have the opportunity to collect, examine, analyze, interpret, and apply data to inform instruction, administration, policy, and other decisions and practice. The course explores the data and research behind engagement in the online learning environment and its impact on changing cognitive processes, memory functions, and learner attention. This course will examine ways and means to augment learning and teaching in the classroom through effective use of education and instructional technologies. Candidates will have the opportunity to collect, examine, analyze, interpret, and apply data to inform instruction, administration, policy, and other decisions and practice. The course explores the data and research behind engagement in the online learning environment and its impact on changing cognitive processes, memory functions, and learner attention. |
MED515 | 4.5 | ||||
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Capstone
MED590
The student will summarize studies in the education profession and demonstrate competency in the chosen concentration requirements. This capstone course will allow the learner to demonstrate mastery of all the concepts and skills presented in the core courses and concentration courses in the candidate's field of study. The emphasis will be on designing and producing a real world quality deliverable in the concentration studied to be used as a highlight in a professional portfolio.
The student will summarize studies in the education profession and demonstrate competency in the chosen concentration requirements. This capstone course will allow the learner to demonstrate mastery of all the concepts and skills presented in the core courses and concentration courses in the candidate's field of study. The emphasis will be on designing and producing a real world quality deliverable in the concentration studied to be used as a highlight in a professional portfolio.
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MED590 | 4.5 | ||||
| 31.5 Total Credit Hours | 31.5 Total Credit Hours | |||||
Adult Education and eLearning
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Adult Learner Characteristics and Facilitation
MED541
This course content includes theories of adult learning, including andragogy, adult developmental stage theories, and action learning along with focus on assessment of learning needs and evaluation of education and training outcomes among adult populations.
This course content includes theories of adult learning, including andragogy, adult developmental stage theories, and action learning along with focus on assessment of learning needs and evaluation of education and training outcomes among adult populations.
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MED541 | 4.5 | ||||
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Designing Instruction for eLearning for Adults
MED543
In this course, candidates will learn instructional design for various venues, groupings, and situations common to adult learning environments, such as vocational classrooms, field training, individual and group learning. Topics ranging from technical skills to management training and education will be included.
In this course, candidates will learn instructional design for various venues, groupings, and situations common to adult learning environments, such as vocational classrooms, field training, individual and group learning. Topics ranging from technical skills to management training and education will be included.
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MED543 | 4.5 | ||||
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Assessing and Evaluating Adult Learning
MED545
In this course, candidates consider the delivery of education and training, and conduct a lesson based on adult learning theory and topics. Course includes coverage of tools for engaging adult learners, conducting classes in unfamiliar circumstances, and classroom management appropriate to adult audiences.
In this course, candidates consider the delivery of education and training, and conduct a lesson based on adult learning theory and topics. Course includes coverage of tools for engaging adult learners, conducting classes in unfamiliar circumstances, and classroom management appropriate to adult audiences.
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MED545 | 4.5 | ||||
| 13.5 Total Credit Hours | 13.5 Total Credit Hours | |||||
Program Learning Outcomes
- Design educational content and programming that is appropriate to support learning for diverse audiences, contexts, global perspectives, and cultural responsiveness.
- Justify educational decision-making using educational theories, financial management, and scholarly research practices.
- Adapt advanced, discipline-appropriate professional and research communication skills for personal growth and stakeholder engagement.
- Employ professional dispositions appropriate for educational practice and leadership.
- Implement instructional strategies and technologies to support learning (i.e., eLearning, distance learning, online learning, traditional learning, and hybrid learning).
- Analyze the impact of instructional design methodology and learning theories/sciences (social, emotional, and academic) on stakeholders for effectiveness of interventions and/or educational systems.
- Integrate continuous improvement, learner assessment, technology, eLearning, and evaluation plans based on data analysis.
Classes Overview
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Adult Learner Characteristics and Facilitation
This course delves into adult learning theories, including andragogy, adult developmental stage theories and action learning. There is an additional focus on assessing learning needs and evaluating education and training outcomes among adult populations.
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Designing Instruction for E-Learning for Adults
In this course, candidates can study instructional design for various venues, groupings and situations common to adult learning environments, including vocational classrooms, field training, and individual and group learning. Topics ranging from technical skills to management training and education are covered.
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Assessing and Evaluating Adult Learning
In this course,candidates consider the delivery of education and training and conduct a lesson based on adult learning theory and topics. This includes coverage of tools for engaging adult learners, conducting classes in unfamiliar circumstances, and classroom management appropriate to adult audiences.
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Learning Theory Foundations
This course introduces the various schools of thought on how people learn, emphasizing the practical implications of cognitive science. This course explores learning theories, including cognitivism, behaviorism, and constructivism. Candidates will also have an opportunity to develop a concept of professional behavior and performance through an in-depth study of contemporary leadership issues and leadership theories.
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Integrative Design and Effective Curricula
This course examines the development of curricula for education and workplace learning and development. The comparison of evaluation design, curriculum design and instructional design assists candidates in aligning curriculum and instruction with foundational learning theories. Candidates will focus on creating learning objectives, assessing curriculum, designing instructional solutions, and integrating instructional technology. Program evaluation techniques are also introduced.
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Data Applications for Education Technology
This course examines the methods to augment learning and teaching resources in the classroom by effectively using monetary and non-monetary resources. This course is designed to provide the foundations of analysis and assessment methodologies used in the field of education. Candidates are also introduced to applied quantitative and qualitative educational research methods in the context of the practitioner's educational environment. Comparisons of formative and summative assessment and formative evaluation are addressed.
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AIU’s Master of Education (MEd) with a Concentration in Adult Education and E-Learning is structured to help you design, implement and evaluate adult education and training programs using innovative educational technology. This degree is designed to help candidates prepare to pursue roles in a growing field, such as curriculum and program administrator, instructional coordinator, training and development specialist, instructional systems specialist, and more.*
American InterContinental University cannot guarantee employment, salary or career advancement. The list of career paths related to this program is based on a subset from the Bureau of Labor Statistics CIP to SOC Crosswalk. Some career paths listed above may require further education or job experience.
In this Master of Education with a Concentration in Adult Education and E-Learning program, candidates study a mix of division core courses and Adult Education and E-Learning courses, including but not limited to, Data Applications for Education Technology, Integrative Design and Effective Curricula, and Adult Learner Characteristics and Facilitation. The program is designed to teach candidates how to design educational content and programming appropriate to support learning for diverse audiences, global perspectives, and cultural responsiveness. It will also help graduates prepare to integrate adult learning principles and motivation theories and implement instructional strategies and technologies to support learning on various platforms.
The Master of Education with a Concentration in Adult Education and E-Learning degree program is offered online and starts every 5 weeks. Completion of the AIU admissions process will depend on how quickly you complete the steps in the AIU application process. You may speak to an Admissions Advisor over the phone (1-855-377-1888) or request information online. Once you’ve completed the online request, you may hear from an advisor within 24 hours to discuss the next steps toward starting your degree program.
The Master’s in Education with a Concentration in Adult Education and E-Learning degree requires a total of 45 credit hours. You may be eligible for transfer credit with provided official transcripts. AIU accepts up to 18 quarter hours of the qualifying credits you need toward your degree.**
**Transfer credit is evaluated on an individual basis. Not all credits are eligible to transfer. See the University Catalog for transfer credit policies.
Discover a Master of Education with a Concentration in Adult Education and E-Learning degree program at AIU. It emphasizes the practical implications of cognitive science, learning approaches, and e-learning best practices. We offer flexible 5-week courses in a curriculum tailored to skills and training utilized in the education industry today. In addition, it was developed for working adults. Degree candidates can pursue this degree online, allowing the flexibility to study on their own terms and schedules.
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