(Kingsville)—Starting this summer, a master’s degree in adult education can be earned from Texas A&M University-Kingsville online.
In February 2007, the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents approved the online degree plan, allowing students a path to the degree without having to meet a residency requirement.
The degree program is designed to serve the professional staff development needs of adult educators pursuing career advancement and new career opportunities. Candidates for the master’s degree need not have a background in education to be admitted to this graduate program.
According to Rebecca A. Davis, assistant professor in educational leadership and counseling, students who have participated in the adult education program typically come from diverse institutional settings. Participants include teachers of adult literacy/GED and English as a Second Language; professionals from recreational, occupational and vocational training programs; county extension staff; health educators; and supervisors and consultants from government, business and the military. 