Master of Arts in Adult, Professional, and Community Education (APCE)
Welcome to the Master's program in APCE at Texas State where you will find:
- Dedicated, student-focused faculty who are leaders in the field
- Fellow students who are collaborative and collegial
- Curriculum that will help you learn both theory and skills to become a more reflective practitioner
- Course delivery formats designed with you and other working professionals in mind (nights, weekends, “blended” weekend/online courses)
Please explore the two concentrations, as well as the minor & certificate plan, we offer in our program listed below!
Concentrations
Workplace, Community, and Continuing Education Concentration (Fully Online)
This master's degree program prepares candidates to provide leadership and nurture development of adult education programs. This concentration focuses on the connections between work, community, and lifelong learning. (36-39 Thesis optional, online courses, program reviews applications on a rolling basis.)
Minor & Certificate
Adult English as a Second or Foreign Language Certificate
This non-degree academic program is designed for individuals who desire to teach and coordinate English as a second language (ESL) or English as a foreign language (EFL) education programs for adults. It may be taken as a stand-alone non-degree program or in conjunction with the MA in Adult Education. (18 credit hours required, program reviews applications on a rolling basis.)
Graduate Minor in Adult Education