VSU's Master of Education in Adult and Career Education program is a fully-online degree program that is designed for professionals seeking relevant and practical knowledge and skills that encourages life-long learning and the utilization of technology. 

We offer students the chance to obtain Microsoft Office Specialist Certification (MOS), which increases an individual’s employability, highest potential pay, and confidence in their computer skills. The program provides an advanced knowledge base for continuing your studies at the doctoral level that can lead to higher education, consulting, and leadership careers. 

A capstone experience is required to complete the degree.

  • Total Credit Hour: 30
  • Degree Format: Online
  • Costa: $8,790
  • Lengthb: 5 semesters
Apply as soon as possible. Applications are accepted on a continual basis. 		  
a The cost estimate is based on the current VSU Tuition and Fee Schedule. Additional fees may apply.
b The length estimate is based on a full-time working student taking 2 courses each semester of Fall, Spring, and Summer.

There are currently three concentrations in the program: Workforce Education & Development, Career & Technical Education, and Human Resource Development. Expand the concentrations below for more information. 

This concentration is intended for for post-secondary educators, private sector workforce educators and trainers, and community adult educators to learn advanced instructional and course design knowledge and techniques, skills and dispositions to effectively facilitate adult learning, and the proper conduct and interpretation of research related to the field.

The 30 credit-hour program includes 4 core courses, 4 concentration specific courses, and 2 guided electives.

  • ACED Core
    • RSCH7100 Research Methodology in Education
    • ACED7150 Adult Learning & Development
    • ACED7620 Evaluation of ACED Programs
    • ACED7999 Analysis of Research in Adult and Career Education
      OR HEDL 8300 Diverse Perspectives in Education
  • Concentration-Specific (WED)
    • ACED7100 Current Practices in Workforce Education & Development
    • HEDL7650 Leadership Issues in Higher Education
    • ACED7680 Contemporaty Instructional Practices in Workforce Education
    • ACED7950 Directed Studies in Adult and Career Education
  • 2 Guided Electives (Recommended Guided Electives: ACED 7020, ACED 7100, ACED 7120, ACED 7250, ACED 7350, ACED 7920, ACED 8460, PYSC 7610, PYSC 8360.

Download a sample program of study here.

Check the course rotation schedule for ALL ACED master's courses HERE.

This program does not satisfy requirements for initial or advanced teacher certification in Georgia by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. 

For more information, contact the program coordinator, Dr. Nicole Gunn.

This concentration is intended for professionals who are interested in advancing their knowledge, skills and dispositions for all middle grades and secondary Career Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE) areas leading to an Advanced Teacher Certificate and upgrade as approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. 

The 36 credit-hour program includes 5 core courses, 6 concentration specific courses, and 1 guided electives.

  • ACED Core
    • RSCH7100 Research Methodology in Education
    • ACED7620 Evaluation of ACED Programs
    • ACED7950 Directed Study in ACED (Capstone)
    • ACED7990 Analysis of Research in ACED
  • Concentration-Specific (CTE) 
    • ACED7020 History and Philosophy of ACED
    • ACED7410 New Teacher Institute
      OR ACED7680 Contemporary Instructional Practices in Workforce Education
    • ACED7430 Advanced New Teacher Workshop
      OR ACED8450 Multimedia Authoring and Design
      OR ACED7120 Electronic Courseware Design & Development
    • ACED7710 Managing the Classroom and Labratory Learning Environment 
      OR ACED7150 Adult Learning & Development
  • 2 Guided Electives

Download a sample program of study here.

Check the course rotation schedule for ALL ACED master's courses HERE.

This program does not satisfy requirements for initial teacher certification, but may satisfy the requirements for advanced teacher certification in Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education fields. Verification should be obtained on an individual basis by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission at www.gapsc.com to verify approval in writing and to have the certification file noted.

For more information about the CTE or VSU's New Teacher Institute (NTI) program, contact the program coordinator, Dr. Pam Dobbins (call: 229-333-7409).

This concentration is intended for professionals who are interested in advancing their practical and up-to-date knowledge and skills required for current and potential Training and Development (T&D) Specialists, Human Resources (HR) Specialists, Consultants, Training Developers, and Talent Managers in both private and public sectors.

The 30 credit-hour program includes 4 core courses, 4 concentration specific courses, and 2 guided electives.

  • ACED Core
    • RSCH7100 Research Methodology in Education
    • ACED7620 Evaluation of ACED Programs
    • ACED7950 Directed Study in ACED (Capstone)
    • ACED7990 Analysis of Research in ACED
  • Concentration-Specific (HRD)
    • ACED7000 Foundations and Trends in Human Resources
    • ACED7350 Organizational Learning and Development
    • ACED7250 Performance Consulting within Organizations
    • ACED7920 HR Information Systems and Analytics
  • 2 Guided Electives

Download a sample program of study here.

Check the course rotation schedule for ALL ACED master's courses HERE.

This program does not satisfy requirements for initial or advanced teacher certification in Georgia by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. 

For more information, contact the program coordinator, Dr. Jieun You. 

How to Apply?

Applications are accepted on a continual basis (Apply for available semesters NOW!). In general, you need (a) Online Application and Fee, (b) Official Transcript(s), (c) GRE/MAT scores, (d) Immunization Exemption Form for distance students.

  • Undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university in education, uman resources, or related field (GPA 2.5 or above)
  • GRE/MAT scores are waived for applicants with undergraduate GPA 3.0 or higher.
  • GRE: Quantitative 144 or above + Verbal 147 or above + Analytic Writing 4.0 or above; MAT 375 or above.