Program Overview
The Adult Education at University of the District of Columbia is a MA programme in Education over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Adult Education programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 7,974 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 4,149 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Washington, D. C., United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Adult Education programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Master of Arts in Adult Education (36 graduate credit hours).Tailored to the distinctive learning needs of adults, this program is designed to be a natural transition from the Graduate Certificate program with which it shares core courses and features. Up to 21 of the credits earned in UDCs Graduate Certificate program are transferable, within 5 years, to the MA in Adult Education.
- Professional Development TrainingThe subdivision of core courses into 3 one-credit thematic modules sets the stage for students to customize learning plans to their specific needs. The incorporation of seminars/workshops on contemporary Adult Education issues (such as 2014 GED Blueprint, Common Core beyond K-12, CASAS and other assessment standards) conducted by faculty and other authorities in the field, provides adult educators the necessary academic training to satisfy professional development and/or recertification requirements.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants to the Program must:
- hold a Bachelors degree from an accredited, post-secondary institution.
- to teach Adult Basic Education, must meet:
- Professional education requirements set out in Municipal Regulations, Chapter 16, Sections 1653 & 1654. Equivalent UDC courses are accepted.
- OSSEs State Licensure and Accreditation requirement of Praxis I passing scores. If you do not meet this requirement at the time of Admission, you must do so before completion of 9 credits of course work, to continue in the program.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 7,974 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 4,149 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 7,974 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 4,149 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of the District of Columbia directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of the District of Columbia
University of the District of Columbia
Washington, D.C., United States
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University Profile- Application Deadline May, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
