M.A. (Adult Education)

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Master of Arts in Adult Education

Duration

2 Years

Level

Post Graduation

Type

Degree

Eligibility

Graduation

M.A. Adult Education or Master of Arts in Adult Education is a postgraduate adult education course. As far adult education is concerned it is the practice of teaching and educating adults. Adult education takes place in the workplace, through 'extension' school or 'school of continuing education' including folk high schools, community colleges, and lifelong learning centres. Master of Arts in Adult Education can be completed in two years on a minimum time basis and in five years on a maximum time basis. It may also be provided by certain institutes on a correspondence basis. 

M.A. Adult Education Eligibility

  • The minimum qualification required for admission to this program is a Bachelor’s Degree from any recognized University/Institute.
  • If the number of applicants is more, the admission will be done based on merit in their Bachelor’s Degree. Other things being equal, those with higher qualifications and/or those working in the field of adult education and related fields may be given preference over others.

M.A. Adult Education Syllabus

Syllabus of Adult Education as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

Sr. No.

Subjects of Study

1         

Understanding Adult Education

2         

Policy Planning and implementation of Adult Education in India

3         

Knowledge Management, Information Dissemination and Networking in Adult Education

4         

Educational Research

5         

Practical Work Components

6         

Community-based Practical Activities

7         

Workshop-based Practical Activities

8         

Adult Education Training Centre /Institution-based Practical Activities

9         

Extension Education and Development

10     

Population and Development Education

11     

Sustainable Development

12     

Open and Distance Learning Systems

13     

Basics of Legal Awareness

14     

Vocational Education

15     

Comparative Adult Education: International Perspective

16     

Dissertation Work

 

M.A. Adult Education Colleges

M.A. Adult Education Course Suitability

  • The course is suitable for those who are interested in the Master of Arts in Adult Education and areas adjacent.
  • It is suitable for those who are willing to go for teaching fields at higher degree level also. 
  • Candidates should also able to work in community services like senior first aid, and child-safe environments; doing basic home maintenance like safety procedures, emergency situations.

How is M.A. Adult Education Course Beneficial?

  • This degree course prepares the students to go for various educational, teaching, cultural and related jobs. 
  • After this course, one can go for higher degree programs in respective subjects i.e. M.Phil. and Ph.D. 
  • They can have jobs in local adult community colleges, outreach centers, further education colleges, universities, and independent providers such as residential colleges and charitable organizations.

M.A. Adult Education Employment Areas

  • Colleges & Universities
  • HR Departments
  • NGOs
  • Social Welfare Programmes
  • Speech & Hearing Centres

M.A. Adult Education Job Types

  • Behavioural Health Counsellor
  • Consultant Physician
  • Corporate Trainer
  • Culture & Communication Trainer
  • Education Psychologist
  • Junior Instructional Designer
  • Technical Training Specialist
  • Voice & Accent Trainer