Graduate Faculty
Cuban, Sondra, PhD.
Goto, Stanford, PhD.
Dagnon, Paula, PhD.
Program Director: Dr. Sondra Cuban, Miller Hall 417D, 360-650-2977, Sondra.Cuban@wwu.edu
Program Information
The Master’s in Adult and Higher Education program is designed for those who desire to teach, consult, or administer education programs, materials and policies targeted to diverse adult populations. The Adult and Higher Education curriculum links theories to practice, policies, research and evaluation. It prepares students for competency and knowledge in the areas of instructional technology, e-learning, research methods, teaching methodologies, adult literacy, diversity issues, curriculum development, leadership and management, policy issues, assessment and evaluation, adult learning, and program development. Graduates will work in settings such as community/technical colleges, universities, government agencies, non-profit organizations and business and industry.
The 52 credit course work is offered through blended and online formats (with some course sessions on the main campus in Bellingham).
The program is designed for working adults. Completion time for the program is designed for two years on a part-time basis.
Students may choose all of their elective credits from the AHE degree or apply up to ten credits of 400 level TESOL coursework toward the AHE degree.
For more information see the Adult and Higher Education website at: wce.wwu.edu/AHE/adult-and-higher-education.
Goals
The program prepares both entry-level and advanced practitioners as teachers, trainers, educators, policy-makers, consultants, administrators in diverse educational, human resource, business, and healthcare settings for adults. The approach emphasizes a social justice and a progressive approach to the adult and higher education field; academic, critical, and digital literacies; inquiry-based learning with action research; and issues of identity, reflection, and diversity.
Application Information
Admit Quarters: Fall and spring quarters
Deadline: Application deadlines are June 1 and February 1
Supporting Materials:
- A completed application and fee
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university — one set of official transcripts from each school attended. (3.0 GPA in the last 90 quarter or 60 semester hours of study is required)
- Three current references
- A current résumé
- Miller Analogies Test (preferred) or the Graduate Record Exam, General Test or REVISED General Test beginning August 2011; test scores are not required if an applicant holds an advanced degree
- Two-page statement which addresses relevant experiences, interests, learning objectives, and career goals
- Computer competence is expected
- Signed Essential Functions for AHE form
- An interview may be requested
Please forward all application materials directly to the Graduate School, Old Main 530 or gradschool@wwu.edu.
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