Program Overview

Program Overview

The Master of Science degree in Adult and Continuing Education (ACE) at Marshall University is an accredited, comprehensive M.S. program intended for individuals who serve in an instructional, training, leadership, or professional role in human services areas of business, industry, government, community agencies, health care, or education.

Program Highlights

Areas of Emphasis

The two areas of emphasis, Adult Education and Evaluation or the Career and Technical Center Teaching, cater to various professional interests and career goals.

Diverse Cohorts

Students come from various employment areas, such as hospitals or other human service agencies, business or government, and those in adult preparatory programs at the post-secondary or community college level.

Academic Guidance

One-on-one advising is available to ensure students have the help they need from program entry through graduation.

Featured Courses

• ACE 600 - Aspects for Training & Development: Overview of the training and development profession and theories that support the profession; emphasis on the variety of solutions used by human resource development professionals to help improve individual and organizational performance.
• ACE 656 - Instructional Planning for Adults: An examination and application of the process involved in the development, operation, and evaluation of adult programs in the community, business, and industry.
• ACE 689 - Grant Proposal Writing: This course involves the development of a grant proposal and includes the steps required to produce a final document.

Career Opportunities

Graduates from Marshall University's accredited M.S. in Adult and Continuing Education excel in several career fields, including:

• Career and Technical Center Teaching
• Human Services Agencies
• In-Service Responsibilities in Hospitals, Business, or Government
• Post-Secondary Adult Preparatory Programs
• Vocational Teaching

Program Information

Program Details

• Total Credit Hours: 30
• Years (Avg.): 1.5
• Cost Per Credit Hour: $534.75

Benefits of Online Courses

The benefits of fully online courses include flexibility with schedules, allowing students to work on their studies when the time suits them.