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100% Online M.Ed. in Adult Education

Emerge as a reflective practitioner capable of making meaningful contributions to the growth of adult learners with our M.Ed. in Adult Education.

Emerge as a reflective practitioner capable of making meaningful contributions to the growth of adult learners with our M.Ed. in Adult Education.

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Delivery mode

Fully online

Start dates

January, May, September

Duration

As few as 20 months*

*Through the course-based pathway with a full course load and year-round study. Time may be further reduced with transfer credits.

*Through the course-based pathway with a full course load and year-round study. Time may be further reduced with transfer credits.

Program Overview

Make a Difference with Education

Yorkville University’s Master of Education in Adult Education is where the power of education meets the passion for making a difference.

Tailored for those engaged in adult education, including post-secondary education administration, this fully online degree propels students to become experts in adult learning.

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Our comprehensive program encourages you to critically reflect on personal experiences to bridge the gap between theory and practice. By fostering a deep understanding of adult education principles, we equip you with the tools to address real-world challenges.

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Career Outcomes

A variety of exciting and fulfilling outcomes are available to graduates of this program, in settings such as:

Universities

Colleges 

Polytechnic institutions

Armed forces

Health sciences

Training departments

Social Work

Emergency response

Organizational development

Human resources

Reasons to go to Yorkville University

Open Leadership Opportunities

Our highly practical program is taught by a professional faculty with doctorate credentials, equipping you with the knowledge and skills required for ongoing currency and leadership in your profession.

Choose Your Program Pathway

Align the program structure to best align with your career aspirations. Choose between a course-based and a researched-based pathway to complete your program.

Integrate Learning in Your Life

Make time for full-time work and other life priorities while completing your program. To integrate learning into your busy lives, we offer a flexible online study schedule with asynchronous learning.

Student Testimonials

“Thinking back on it, the M.Ed. completely transformed my life—both personally and professionally. I never felt like I belonged until I came to this institution. At Yorkville, I felt like I was home.”

Chantelle Caissie

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Yorkville University offers six programs that are designated in New Brunswick and are delivered online: a Doctor of Counselling and Psychotherapy (DCP), a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP), a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA General), a Master of Education in Adult Education (M.Ed), a Master of Education in Educational Leadership (M.Ed), and a Master of Education in Curriculum and Pedagogy (MECP). The New Brunswick campus also offers an online associate diploma in Interior Decorating, a Graduate Certificate in Education (GCE): Leadership in Social Justice, and a Graduate Certificate in Education (GCE): Teaching and Learning.

Yorkville University offers an Associate of Arts program and also offers a Bachelor of Business Administration (General), and with specializations in Accounting, Energy Management, Project Management and Supply Chain Management. These programs have received consent in British Columbia and are delivered on campus and online.

The Institution has been granted consent by the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills to offer the Associate of Arts for a 3-year term starting on 01/16/24, the Bachelor of Business Administration for a 4-year term starting on 06/17/25, and to use the term “university” for a 4-year term starting on 06/17/25.

In Ontario, Yorkville University offers a Bachelor of Business Administration in Project Management (BBA PM), a Bachelor of Interior Design (BID), and a Bachelor of Creative Arts (BCA), and a Master of Business Administration (MBA), all of which are delivered on campus and online.

The institution has been granted consent by the Ministry of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security to offer the BBA PM for a 5-year term starting 01/28/25, the BID for 7-year term starting 01/28/25, and the BCA for a 7-year term starting 12/17/2020, and the MBA for a 5-year term starting 06/27/2025.