Candidates select one of three program options:

  1. Workforce Education and Development Option
  2. Career and Technical Education Option
  3. Human Resource Development Option

Outcomes for the Master of Education with a Major in Adult and Career Education (all concentrations):

  1. Candidates will exhibit a comprehensive understanding of the knowledge, research, and theories appropriate to their major field.
  2. Candidates will apply advanced knowledge and skills to inform their practices in their major field.
  3. Candidates will engage in focused inquiry on a topic relevant to their major field.

Sample Assessments for the Master of Education with a Major in Adult and Career Education (all concentrations):

  1. Candidates will successfully develop an approved capstone experience that requires the application of knowledge and skills gained from a series of courses. The capstone project will be evaluated by faculty members.
  2. Candidates will successfully reflect on their capstone experience using principles of analysis of professional growth, relevant examples, and synthesis of capstone experience.
  3. Candidates will successfully research a topic including a relevant literature review as part of the requirements of the capstone project.

Prior to admission to any graduate program at Valdosta State University, applicants must first submit a completed application to the Graduate School. A completed application packet includes official transcripts from all institutions previously attended, official test scores (GRE or MAT), completed application form, fee, and any additional program requirements, submitted by the admission deadline. To be considered for the preferred term, all required materials must be received by the Graduate School no later than the close of business on the deadline. It is the responsibility of the applicant to allow adequate time for document submission and to ensure receipt of documents.

Admission Deadlines

  • Fall Deadline: July 15
    Spring Deadline: November 15
    Summer Deadline: May 1

Go to the Graduate School website and click on ACED M.Ed. Program for information on:

  • Specific ACED M.Ed. Program Admission Requirements
  • ACED M.Ed. Program Retention, Dismissal, and Readmission Policies
  • ACED M.Ed. Program Graduation Requirements

To Apply Online, click here.

Requirements for the M.Ed. Degree with a Major in Adult and Career Education

Workforce Education and Development Option

Core Courses12
RSCH 7100Research Methodology in Education3
ACED 7620Program Evaluation3
ACED 7950Directed Study in Adult and Career Education1-3
ACED 7990Analysis of Research in Adult and Career Education3
Area of Concentration12
Select 4 of the following:
ACED 7100
Current Practices in Workforce Education and Development
ACED 7110
Workforce Human Performance Improvement
ACED 7150
Adult Learning and Development
ACED 7530
Supervision and Mentoring in Adult and Career Education
ACED 7680
Contemporary Instructional Practices in Workforce Education
or ACED 7350
 Organizational Learning and Development
ACED 7920
Human Resource Information Systems and Analytics
Guided Electives 16
Total Hours Required for the Degree30
1

 Recommended Guided Electives: ACED 7020, ACED 7120, PSYC 7610, PSYC 8360

Requirements for the M.Ed. Degree with a Major in Adult and Career Education

Career and Technical Education Option

Core Courses12
RSCH 7100Research Methodology in Education3
ACED 7620Program Evaluation3
ACED 7990Analysis of Research in Adult and Career Education3
ACED 7950Directed Study in Adult and Career Education1-3
Area of Concentration12
ACED 7020History and Philosophy of Adult and Career Education3
ACED 7410New Teacher Institute3
or ACED 7680 Contemporary Instructional Practices in Workforce Education
Select one of the following:3
ACED 7120
Electronic Courseware Design and Development
ACED 7430
Advanced New Teacher Institute
ACED 8450
Multimedia Authoring and Design
ACED 7150Adult Learning and Development3
or ACED 7710 Managing the Classroom and Laboratory Learning Environment
Guided Electives6
Total Hours Required for the Degree30

Requirements for the M.Ed. Degree with a Major in Adult and Career Education

Human Resource Development Option

Core Courses12
RSCH 7100Research Methodology in Education3
ACED 7620Program Evaluation3
ACED 7990Analysis of Research in Adult and Career Education3
ACED 7950Directed Study in Adult and Career Education1-3
Area of Concentration12
ACED 7130Foundations and Trends in Human Resource Development3
ACED 7250Performance Consulting Within Organizations3
ACED 7350Organizational Learning and Development3
ACED 7920Human Resource Information Systems and Analytics3
Guided Electives6
Total Hours Required for the Degree30