Adult Education and Training (AET)

Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Education and Human Resource Studies

Adult Education and Training (M.Ed.)

More Information

For questions about learning in Denver and registration:

Pam Nicholson, PHR
Continuing Education
(303) 376-2602
pnicholson@learn.colostate.edu

For admission or advising questions, please contact:

Karen Kaminski, Ph.D.
School of Education
(970) 491-3713
karen.kaminski@colostate.edu

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Career Opportunities

Take your career to the next level while you gain the confidence to succeed in the ever-changing world of education. This AET Master’s Degree can help advance your career in positions that utilize techniques for consulting, training, and teaching adults. You will be prepared for planning and instructional responsibilities appropriate for adult learners in such positions as:

  • Training Coordinators
  • Corporate and Military Trainers
  • Community College Instructors
  • Professional Staff in Community Development Agencies

The greatest thing for me is that I can directly apply what I’m learning on my job. The online component of the program is flexible and helps me to balance my commitments at work, home, and school. The instructors are first rate, and bring a wealth of real world experience to the class. Best of all, the cohort model means I have a built-in support team going through the process along with me. A huge amount of my learning comes from my fellow students!

– Patrick Osborne, Oppenheimer Funds, Inc.

Who Should Earn This Degree

  • Adult educators who want to transform corporate strategy into powerful and effective training practices.
  • Human resource professionals ready to enhance understanding of learning transfer and training return on investment (ROI).
  • Trainers seeking to enhance competitiveness, readiness, and business acumen.
  • Professionals ready to enhance knowledge of adult learning theory and program development.
  • Career-changers who seek an applied degree that is valued in the competitive adult training arena.
  • Consultants interested in planning, implementing, and evaluating adult education programs.

Degree at a Glance

Delivery and Location

Online, plus one Saturday a month at the Denver Learning Center.

Denver Learning Center
410 17th St, Ste. 1400
Denver, CO 80202

We also offer an online Adult Education and Training (AET) degree.

Total Credits

33 credits

Tuition

– $500 per credit
– $16,500 (full tuition)
(financial aid available)

Time Frame

This is a two-year program. The next cohort program will start January 2010.

Designed For

Educators, business and industry training professionals, consultants, career changers, instructional designers, and other working professionals who want to facilitate adult learning activities.