Program Overview

Master of Education (EdM) Program

The Master of Education (EdM) program is designed for working professionals to enhance their knowledge, skills, and abilities to serve adult learners in various settings, including for-profit corporations, not-for-profit agencies, community organizations, and higher education settings. This program is guided by the Academy of Human Resource Development Standards, a professional organization recognized internationally.

Program Overview

The program aims to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to work with adult learners in diverse settings. Upon successful completion of the program, students will meet the following learning outcomes:

• Conduct research or produce some other form of creative work
• Demonstrate mastery of subject material
• Conduct scholarly or professional activities in an ethical manner
• Apply learning theories through the use of instructional technology
• Evaluate the diverse needs and characteristics of adult learners
• Create educational and training opportunities in diverse settings
• Manage project resources, systems, and information in developing and implementing courses and training opportunities
• Conduct ethical research, assessments, or evaluations of learners' needs, courses, and training efforts
• Describe instructional philosophy and approach to advancing equity

Course Requirements

The program consists of the following courses:

• AHE 506: Projects (4 credits)
• AHE 510: Internship (5 credits)
• AHE 522: Instructional Technology I (1 credit)
• AHE 523: Instructional Technology II (1 credit)
• AHE 524: Instructional Technology III (1 credit)
• AHE 525: Instructional Technology IV (1 credit)
• AHE 531: Instructional Design (4 credits)
• AHE 532: Program Evaluation (4 credits)
• AHE 533: Needs Assessment and Research (4 credits)
• AHE 534: Organizations and Systems Theory (4 credits)
• AHE 547: Instructional Strategies for Adult Learners (4 credits)
• AHE 549: Ethical and Professional Issues (4 credits)
• AHE 553: Adult Learning & Development (4 credits)
• AHE 567: Leadership Development and Human Relations (4 credits) Total Credits: 45

Program Details

The Master of Education (EdM) program has a total of 45 credits and is designed to be completed by working professionals. The program is guided by the Academy of Human Resource Development Standards and aims to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to work with adult learners in diverse settings.