Adult Education and Training (AET)
Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Education and Human Resource Studies ONLINE
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For online education and registration questions:
Sheila Kramer
Continuing Education
(970) 491-7517
skramer@learn.colostate.edu
For admission or advising questions, please contact:
Jeff Foley, Ph.D.
School of Education
jeffrey.foley@colostate.edu
Karen Kaminski, Ph.D.
School of Education
(970) 491-3713
karen.kaminski@colostate.edu
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Degree Requirements and Curriculum
Requirements
You must choose Plan A (thesis option) or Plan B (final project option) when developing your program of study.
Plan A
- Minimum of 33 semester credits of academic course work.
- 24 credits must be earned from Colorado State University.
- Requires applied research and the preparation of a formal thesis.
- Requires an additional research course.
Plan B
- Minimum of 33 semester credits of academic course work.
- 24 credits must be earned from Colorado State University.
- Requires the preparation of a final program project.
Curriculum
Required Core Courses
- EDAE 520 - Adult Education (3 cr.)
- EDAE 620 - Processes and Methods (3 cr.)
- EDAE 624 - Adult Teaching and Learning I (3 cr.)
- EDAE 629 - Program Development (3 cr.)
- EDAE 692 - Seminar: Adult Education (3 cr.)
- EDRM 600 - Introduction to Research Methods (3 cr.)
- EDUC 601 - Philosophy/Organization of Workplace Education (3 cr.)
Required Courses (Plan A - Thesis)
- EDRM 699 - Thesis (6 cr.)
- Additional research course (3 cr.)
- Electives (3 cr.)
Required Courses (Plan B - Project)
- EDAE 698 - Research (3 cr.)
- Electives (9 cr.)
Elective Courses
- EDAE 520 - Adult Education (3 cr.)
- EDAE 620 - Processes and Methods (3 cr.)
- EDAE 624 - Adult Teaching and Learning I (3 cr.)
- EDAE 629 - Program Development (3 cr.)
- EDAE 692 - Seminar: Adult Education (3 cr.)
- EDRM 600 - Introduction to Research Methods (3 cr.)
- EDUC 601 - Philosophy/Organization of Workplace Education (3 cr.)
- EDRM 699 - Thesis (6 cr.)
- Additional research course (3 cr.)
- Electives (3 cr.)
- EDAE 698 - Research (3 cr.)
- Electives (9 cr.)
You are encouraged to take electives in your area of expertise and matched to your career goals. Suggested courses include:
- EDAE 590 – Workshop: Assessment (1-3 cr.) (Offered odd summers)
- EDAE 590 – Workshop: The Psychology of Learning (3 cr.)
- EDAE 590 – Workshop: Teaching and Learning at a Distance (1-3 cr.)
The Learning Experience
This online graduate degree program permits you to take the required courses in the order that best suits your needs. You have the flexibility to get the degree you want without a strict timeline or schedule of completing the courses. Although this degree offers flexibility, it still requires the same amount of work and time as an on-campus program. It is recommended to spend nine to twelve hours per week on a three-credit course. This will vary depending on your learning and studying style.
Your interactions with the faculty and fellow students depends on the specific course, but online courses do provide you with online office hours, email contact information as well as discussion board postings.
Degree at a Glance
Delivery
Online. There may also be videos, CD-ROMs, or DVDs that will be used to supplement the online content and activities.
On-campus attendance is an option, but is not required to complete this program.
We also offer a Denver-based Adult Education and Training (AET) degree.
Total Credits
Plan A or B - 33 credits
Tuition
$429 per credit
(financial aid available)
Time Frame
Can be completed in a minimum of 16 months, including summer terms. Program duration may vary based on previous course work, intensity of study, and course availability.
Currently you can be admitted for Summer or Fall 2010 start.
Designed For
Those who wish to facilitate adult learning activities including instructors and program developers in proprietary schools, business and industry training departments, community colleges, consulting, entrepreneurial possibilities, or as preparation for a Ph.D. program.
What You Will Earn
You will earn the same regionally accredited Colorado State University degree that a student on the Fort Collins campus is awarded. Your diploma and transcript are identical to those given to on-campus students.



