Adult & Developmental Education (455F)

Submitted by hudspethea on Thu, 01/05/2012 - 6:30pm

The purpose of this Education Specialist (Ed.S.) concentration is to prepare individuals to be educational leaders in adult basic skills and developmental education programs at two-year or four-year colleges and in adult education programs in businesses and community agencies. Particular attention is given to addressing the developmental needs of academically-underprepared students. This program includes coursework in assessing adult learning needs and in planning, administering, and implementing courses, workshops, and programs for adults.

 

Cohort Model

Students in the Ed.S. concentration enroll as part of a cohort and take classes together over the course of the program.  Cohorts are formed regularly on North Carolina community college campuses.

Current Ed.S. Cohorts in the Adult and Developmental Education concentration

  • Catawba County (Spring 2012 - Summer 2013)
  • Forsyth County (Fall 2010 - Spring 2012)

 

Concentration Requirements

The Program of Study [PDF] lists the courses required for the concentration in Adult & Developmental Education.

Other requirements for completion of the degree include:

  • Thesis: Optional. (Students are encouraged to consider it.)
  • Language Proficiency: None Required
  • Comprehensive Exam: Student must successfully complete a written comprehensive examination.

 

For information about applying to the program, click here.

To see the Graduate Bulletin (2011-2012), click here.

For more information about the Ed.S. program, contact Dr. Amy Trawick, Program Director (trawickar@appstate.edu / 828-262-2137)