Master of Science in Adult & Higher Education
University of Southern Maine

Program Details

You can train as an academic advisor, corporate trainer, or program designer with the Master of Science in Adult & Higher Education from USM. This online adult education master’s program provides selection of a focus area such as:

  • Student affairs
  • Teaching and learning
  • Adult education director certification
  • Nonprofit community education leadership

The online adult education graduate program includes core courses as well as skills-based courses, electives, and self-directed projects or internships. Such experiential learning allows for application of strategies and theories in a professional environment.

% Online

100% Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)

School Accreditation & Licensing

University of Southern Maine is accredited by:

New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

2.5 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Resume/CV, Essay/Writing Sample, Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Interview