Education Colleges

Schools For Adult Education and Teaching

Teaching adults is an exciting, career path many seek within the education profession. Adult education and teaching provides multiple options for teachers. Retired teachers can remain active within the teaching community while having the desired flexibility. Current teachers may enjoy working with students their own age, thus this is an excellent opportunity. Often adult teachers work evenings or weekends to accommodate the busy life of an adult learner. Many adult teachers have specific background knowledge and enjoy sharing their expertise with others. For example, a financial consultant might teach a course on finance. Another exciting opportunity is adult teachers can find positions just about anywhere! This area of education has great freedom and flexibility. Learn how to become an adult educator today!

The first step in becoming an adult educator is focusing on the subject matter of interest and learning the requirements of your state. Often, a bachelor’s degree is a sought to ensure career advantages, pay incentives, and to understand the many components of being a teacher. Earning advanced degrees, such as a master’s degree or doctorate (PhD) degree, will continue the above while providing a teacher with unmatched experience, in and out of the classroom.

Learn how to enrich the lives of adult learners as an energetic, passionate, teacher today. The highly accredited schools below offer online and campus degree programs that help build excellent platforms as a teacher, while focusing on providing an outstanding educational experience.

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University of Phoenix
Online Programs:   M.A. in Education/Adult Education and Training , Doctor of Education/Curriculum and Instruction , Doctor of Education in Ed. Leadership/Educational Technology , more...


Capella University
Online Programs:   PhD - Post-secondary and Adult Education , MS - K-12 Studies in Education , PhD - K-12 Studies in Education , more...


Walden University
Online Programs:   M.S. in Adult Learning-Training & Performance Improvement , M.S. in Adult Learning-Teaching Online , Ed.S. in Adult Education - General , more...


Kaplan University
Online Programs:   MS in Education (for Existing Teachers Grades K-12) , MS in Education - Educational Psychology , MS in Education - Instructional Technology (K-12) , more...


American InterContinental University Online
Online Programs:   Master's (M.Ed.) - Adult Education and Training , Master's of Education (M.Ed.) in Instructional Technology , Master's of Education (M.Ed.) in Curriculum and Instruction


Argosy University
Online Programs:   Adult Education & Training (MAEd) (Online) , Teaching and Learning (EdD) (Online)


Northcentral University
Online Programs:   Adult Learning and Workforce Education - Master of Education , Sports Management - EdS , Curriculum and Teaching - EdS , more...


Jones International University
Online Programs:   MEd in Adult Education , MEd in K-12 Instructional Technology: Teacher Licensure , MEd in e-learning Technology & Design , more...


Grand Canyon University
Online Programs:   M.A. in Teaching - Professional Learning Communities (Does not lead to initial teacher licensure) , M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction: Technology (Does not lead to initial teacher licensure) , B.S. in Secondary Education: Business Education , more...


Liberty University
Online Programs:   M.Ed. - Teaching and Learning , AA in Education (Non-Licensure) , M. Ed. in Teaching & Learning in Education Technology , more...