Adult Learning and Leadership Master's Degree

Prepare for a career as an advocate for lifelong learning through coursework designed to provide the tools and knowledge needed to effectively reach adult learners.

Learning takes place throughout our lives, whether we’re in a classroom, at a work seminar or even just in casual conversation. But teaching and leading requires more than just subject-matter knowledge. The online master’s degree in adult learning and leadership will provide you with your own toolbox for teaching adult learners through coursework in designing curriculum and programs, leadership, technology integration, social justice and more.

$570.43 per credit hour*

33 credit hours

100% online

*Tuition rate is based on 2025-2026 rates, which are subject to change annually. Your hours and costs will differ depending on your transfer hours, course choices and academic progress. For a full breakdown of all tuition and fees, please visit K-State's Online Tuition and Fees website.

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Admission Requirements

All students are required to meet the general university admission requirements.

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Additional Documentation
Your application must include the following:

Statement of objectives: State your academic objectives in one to two pages and include the following information:
- career and professional goals and aspirations and how being accepted to the program will specifically benefit your goals and aspirations
- description of relevant professional experience within education or a related field
- future professional plans
Resume/curriculum vitae

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Curriculum

Classes are eight weeks long, so you can start classes at any time throughout the year. An electronic portfolio is due during the final semester of coursework to fulfill the final examination requirement.

Required (15 credits)

EDACE 780 - Introduction to Adult Learning and Leadership (3 credits)
EDACE 790 - Characteristics of the Adult Learner (3 credits)
EDACE 818 - Critical and Social Issues in Adult Learning (3 credits)
EDACE 830 - Program Planning in Adult Learning and Leadership (3 credits)
EDCEP 816 - Research Methods in Education (3 credits) or equivalent course

Sample Electives (18 credits)

EDACE 765 - Adult Learners and Integrating Technology into the Curriculum (3 credits)
EDACE 785 - Designing Classroom Instruction and Curriculum for Adult Learners (3 credits)
EDACE 820 - Principles of Teaching Adults (3 credits)
EDACE 822 - International Adult Education and Literacy (3 credits)
EDACE 824 - Teaching Online in Adult Learning (3 credits)
EDACE 832 - Interpersonal and Intrapersonal Dynamics in Adult Learning and Leadership (3 credits)
EDACE 835 - Developing Teams and Adult Leaders (3 credits)
EDACE 836 - Group Dynamics (3 credits)
EDACE 837 - Quality Programs and Staff Management in Adult Learning and Leadership (3 credits)
EDACE 845 - Social Media in the 21st Century (3 credits)
EDACE 875 - Program Evaluation in Adult Learning and Leadership (3 credits)
EDACE 886 - Teaching and Leading Multigenerations of Adults (3 credits)

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