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Department
of Adult, Career
and Higher Education
This
degree is primarily designed to help individuals work with adult
learners in a wide variety of employment settings. This master's
degree program is intended for holders of a non-education baccalaureate degree who do not wish to meet
teacher certification requirements in the State of Florida . Individuals
holding an education baccalaureate degree are also encouraged to
participate in this program if they desire employment as an educational
specialist or leader in government, health care delivery, business
and industry, professional associations, higher education, community
action organizations, and other non-school based working environments.
Admission Requirements 
Applicants must:
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Meet a minimum GPA requirement of 3.00 in upper level division undergraduate study or take GRE.
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Submit 2 letters of recommendation stating that the candidate has
the potential to successfully complete a master's degree program.
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Submit a goal statement indicating the perceived relationship between
the applicant's career plans and the attainment of this specific
master's degree program.
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Obtain favorable recommendations from the Department Chairperson
and the College of Education 's Director for Graduate Student Academic
Services.
Program
Requirements
A
minimum of 36 semester hours is required for the master's degree.
The majority of courses taken are at the 6000 level. Courses at
the 7000 level are advanced graduate level courses and, for the
most part, are not approved to be part of the master/s degree program
. This program is available in Plan III
| Program
of Study (non-thesis option) Plan III |
36
Hours |
| Process
Core: |
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Includes EDF 6481 or EDF 6432 and
One
approved Psychological or Social
Foundations
Course |
6 Hours |
| Foundations of Adult Education (ADE 6080) |
4 Hours |
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| Specialization
in Adult Education (Non-Thesis Option) |
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| Required
Courses: ADE 6385 and EDG 6931 |
7 Hours |
| Recommended
Courses: ADE 6161 and ADE 6360 |
7 Hours |
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| Remaining hours can be selected from among: |
12 Hours |
ADE
6160 ADE 6197 ADE 6280
ADE
6287 ADE 6370 ADE 6946
EDG
6906 ADE 6971 ADE 6937 |
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Other
courses offered throughout the University
may
be selected as part of the remaining hours needed
for degree completion based upon student selection and
Program
Advisor's approval. At least one course should be
taken
outside this department.
Comprehensive
Examination
Thesis:
A Thesis Option is Available
For more information contact Dr. Derek Mulenga at e-mail mulenga@coedu.usf.edu or 813-974-1972.
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