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The Master of Arts in Education/Adult Education and Training degree program prepares students with the skills needed to work with adult learners. Coursework focuses on adult learning theory, the needs of diverse learners, critical issues and trends in adult education and training, instructional design and strategies, the use of technologies, and assessment and learning. Each student/applicant is responsible for checking with his or her state Department of Education and/or school district to determine specific credentialing requirements.

Prospective candidates should hold a bachelor's degree prior to enrollment.

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Place yourself at the cutting edge of the 21st century classroom when you choose Distance Learning as your specialization for the Master of Arts in Education degree earned online from Ashford University. In this specialization, you will gain the skills you need to use technology to deliver effective instruction. The Distance Learning specialization explores powerful innovations that redefine teaching and learning. You will learn needs assessment, content sequencing, and how to write requests for proposals for technology training – all so that you can inform, motivate, and prepare learners. If you are committed to a career involving education, this program from Ashford University is for you. Make an impact on our nation's schools with the expertise that derives from an advanced degree.

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The Master of Education (M.Ed.) program provides current K-12 teachers, training and development professionals, and HR staff managers the knowledge and skills to pursue or advance their careers in education, HR, training, curriculum development, instructional technology, or trade and education association management. The M.Ed. program of study includes courses covering functional areas and critical knowledge in education as well as courses incorporating business skills and information technology tools. Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to apply key concepts and techniques to educational problems and issues.

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The Ph.D. in Education online degree program produces leaders who can address the nation's most pressing educational challenges. Each online degree specialization is designed to meet both your professional interests and the needs of your school district, college or university. This graduate degree is ideal if you are already a teacher, and your career goals include becoming a superintendent, faculty member at a university or community college, teacher or administrator. The program offers you three ways to learn–a course-based format, a KAM-based format, or a mixed-model format–depending on the specialization you choose.

Specializations (in addition to the General Program) li>Adult Education Leadership