Organizational Leadership & Adult Learning

Master of Education (M.E.),
Organizational Leadership & Adult Learning

The Master of Education (M.E.) in Organizational Leadership and Adult Learning is a progressive, multi-disciplinary, award-winning program that introduces key concepts of lifelong learning and development in a variety of contexts. Graduates and participants in the program are qualified for a variety of careers: such as training and development in organizations, the military, higher education, online/remote learning, and community-based education. The program will:

• Provide a comprehensive, research-based understanding of human capacity building and competency development.
• Connect advanced candidates with challenges facing today’s organizations and prepare them to create innovative and effective learning solutions.
• Prepare advanced candidates to synthesize research, evidenced-based learning, emergent trends, and technologies for application to one’s current or planned professional setting.

Unique Program Features

The M.E. in Organizational Leadership and Adult Learning program utilizes real-world experiences to connect learners with external stakeholders and organizations through project-and problem-based learning. One will work with faculty in a variety of professional settings, to develop transferable competencies in the following areas:

Program Competencies

• Active Inquiry & Critical Thinking – Decision-making are based on supported learning and design theory, and the acquisition of new knowledge through extensive investigation – viewed through the lens of critically reflective reasoning.
• Problem Solving – Synthesize knowledge from diverse sources and contradictory points of view to solve complex and ambiguous problems (learning, training, development) facing today’s organizations.
• Strategic Thinking – Lead strategic change initiatives and develop learning strategies to help organizations develop and sustain competitive advantage.
• Professional Ethics and Moral Reasoning – Actions are value-based under conditions of complexity and uncertainty.
• Interpersonal Leadership – Build and utilize a set of communication and coaching skills that encourages the growth and professional development of individuals, and a positive climate that promotes effective learning in teams and organizations.
• Educational Technology Innovation – Become a leader in utilizing emerging technologies, learning theory, and instructional design strategies to develop effective learning experiences and materials for a diverse set of learners in diverse organizational settings.

Locations & Learning Options

• Online
• Campus Centers

See the Curriculum section for program requirements from the academic catalog for this program.

Admission Requirements

1. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
2. Minimum 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.
3. Advanced candidates with a GPA between 2.75 and 3.0 may be considered for admission after submitting a written Statement of Career Objectives and completing an interview with the Area Coordinator.

Graduation Requirements

• All advanced candidates must successfully complete the required 30 credit hours with a 3.0 grade point average, with no more than 2 “C’s” and no grade lower than a “C.” See Academic Policies under the Academic Standards section of this catalog for more information.
• An application for graduation is required before a completion statement is posted to the transcript. The application for graduation is available in MyPark/student academic information (under the student tab). Candidates must return the completed form with the appropriate fee. See the Graduation Requirements section in this catalog for more information.