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Course Overview

The master program of study in Adult Education is designed in order to accept adult educators, instructors, and trainers as well as any other professionals that educate and train adults from different subject matters and fields.

First of all, the fact that the adult educators work in various educational learning environments/settings: formal, informal, and non-formal. Secondly, there is an urgent need for an overview critique of the basic concepts and principles of adult education at macro-level and/or micro-level. Additionally, the program is designed in order to incorporate the effective integration of new and innovative teaching methods, techniques and policies as well as the use of technology in modern learning environments. The program also aims to provide the theoretical, pedagogical as well as practical framework for the students to examine the concepts of adult education, learning theories, curriculum development, teaching and evaluation. The program aims to provide the students with the necessary knowledge and skills in order to be able to take over leadership positions and meet the needs and demands of the society in regards to adult education. Finally, the program has also a research orientation in order to promote action research and transform the teaching and learning approaches in the field of adult education.

Entry Requirement 

Admission Requirements:

Applicants can apply to the program only following a relevant call.

Applicants should submit:

  • A cover letter clearly stating the graduate degree the candidate wishes to apply for.
  • A completed application form obtained from the Admissions Office.
  • A Curriculum Vitae indicating the student’s education, academic and research experience, any publications, awards, etc.
  • A short statement (at most two pages long) stating the reason the candidate wishes to join the program, the candidate’s professional and research experience, future goals, etc. The statement should clearly state the broad research area that the student is interested in. The area should be within the listed areas of interest in the current call.
  • Two letters of recommendation from academic or professional advisors.
  • Copies of up to three representative publications, if any.
  • Copies of all degrees and transcripts.
  • Copies of any other supporting material, such as exams, honors, awards, etc.

Additionally, each call specifies the academic domains of interest and specific admissions details.

Candidates for a master's degree must submit a recognized bachelor's degree or a qualification deemed to be equivalent to degree level as well as the official transcripts (grade reports) of their first-degree studies. In addition, there could be special requirements for various master programs.

Transfer Admission

Candidates who have completed university graduate-level work in an accredited program at an institution other than Frederick University, are eligible to apply for transfer admission. Such candidates should, along with their application form, submit the official transcripts (grade reports) and syllabi (course descriptions) for all graduate-level work completed.
Transcripts are evaluated by the relevant Department to determine the number of credits to be transferred in accordance with the Frederick University curriculum requirements and the candidate's academic performance.

English language Requirements:

Good knowledge of the English language is required for all programs of Frederick University taught in English.

Students whose native language is not English will have to take the Frederick University English Placement Test (FUEPT). Students who are qualified for exemption from the English Language Courses should apply to the Center of Languages with the necessary documentation.

Students who are not competent in the English language are required to take special English classes to improve their skills and, when necessary, they will take a reduced load for that semester. Students who may need more vigorous preparation will take an intensive course in English before enrolling in a regular program. Intensive courses commence at the beginning of the fall and the spring semesters.

Fees

FOR WHOLE PROGRAM 90 ECTS) 

€9000


This information was accurate on : 02/04/2021
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