Overview

In the Higher, Adult and Lifelong Education from Michigan State University you will gain knowledge and skills in areas such as higher education policy, curricular development, and budget and finance.

Key Facts

Focused on higher, adult, and lifelong education, you will also learn how to serve and understand learners and learning in contexts beyond the higher education sector.

The program focuses on developing a deep appreciation for learning across the lifespan in different contexts, and you will engage in your own lifelong learning as well as reflection on your personal and professional development.

Key elements of the program include two core courses, eight electives, and a Final Essay connecting theory to practice.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Leadership and Organization Development

Administration in Higher Education

Concept of a Learning Society

Adult Learning

Teaching in Postsecondary Education

Postsecondary Education

Budgeting and Finance in Higher Education

Program Planning and Evaluation in Postsecondary Contexts

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-05 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-10 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

East Lansing, United States

Disciplines

Adult Education Higher Education View 69 other Masters in Adult Education in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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110

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TOEFL^® IBT

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

MSU Office of Admission Graduate Application

Three (3) Letters of Reference

Personal Statement

Current Resume

Official Transcripts

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

13995 USD / year

≈ 13995 USD / year
Out-of-State

13995 USD / year

≈ 13995 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13995 USD / year

≈ 13995 USD / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Higher, Adult and Lifelong Education.

Available Scholarships

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Overview

Key Facts

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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