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Online Master's of Science in Administrative Leadership (Concentration in Adult & Continuing Education Leadership): Focus on Human Resource and Workforce Development

Thank you for your interest in our Online Master's Degree Program! On this Web site you will find information about our program of study, application and admission procedures, student services, financial aid, faculty, and how to contact us.

Program MissionWe share a "student first" attitude that places emphasis on the interests and learning needs of our students. With a flexible approach to students' assignments and course work, we help students connect theory to practice. We are committed to academic excellence and the development of highly competent, confident, and successful professionals.

Who Should Take the Online Program?This program is designed for persons interested in careers in various settings as coordinators, managers or directors of staff development, training, continuing professional education, literacy programs, instructional design, consulting, and workplace learning programs.

What Our Online Master's Degree Program Offers You
  • Convenience-you study at your own time and pace
  • Excellent student support services - 24/7 help desk, financial aid, virtual library, online registration, student accessibility
  • Ability to complete a master's degree program in two years
  • Ability to grow and develop in writing, in-depth exploration of human resource and workforce development theoretical frameworks, and practical application
  • Courses taught by full-time, nationally recognized faculty members with practitioner experience
  • Tradition of a long-term, accredited university
This online master's degree program will contribute to the development of competent, inquiring educational leaders and practitioners. These leaders and practitioners require advanced preparation to meet the broad spectrum of learning needs that exist in today's dynamic and complex society.

Our program will prepare you for positions of leadership in a wide range of areas: pre-employment training and workforce development, staff development and continuing professional education focusing on job-related skills and competencies, as well as leadership and management development. These areas constitute the largest and fastest growing area in the field of adult education.

See or Download the Entire Online Program Online Master's Degree Program Brochure (PDF, 9.53MB)