St. Francis Xavier University - Graduate Studies

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Adult Education

St. Francis Xavier University - Graduate Studies

Faculty:Department of Adult Education
Degree:Master
Field of Study:Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
Careers:College and Other Vocational Instructors

Description:

The Master of Adult Education has a professional development focus. The program is of interest to candidates from a wide variety of career areas such as literacy, vocational education, human resource development, community development, health promotion, and post-secondary education. It is a self-directed, distance-learning program wherein students design, implement, and evaluate their own content curriculum. The Master's program assists students to define and to solve educational learning problems by using adult education methods and principles of planning and evaluation. Students choose learning projects and goals on the basis of their own experiences and interests in consultation with their assigned advisor.

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
    Applicants for the Master of Adult Education Degree must have a related Bachelors degree with an overall B grade or higher and at least two years experience as an adult educator. The program has a limited enrolment and entry is competitive.
    Test Scores:
    • 2 of Test of English as a Foreign Language (Paper Based) or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Computer Based) or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based)
    Application Notes : -Two confidential letters of reference
    - a comprehensive curriculum vitae clearly indicating your experience in the practice of adult education
    -500 to 1000 word essay indicating; your personal philosophy of adult education, your experience as an adult educator, your long-term career goals and an indication of your area of interest and a reference list of five supporting readings-books, articles, websites
    Additional Admission Requirements:
    • Letter(s) of Reference
    • Resume/Curriculum Vitae

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on October 19, 2022