Online Doctorate of Education in Adult and Continuing Education (PhD)
Adult and Continuing Education
Program Overview
Want to turn your passion for lifelong learning into a career? The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, offers an online PhD in Education, Adult and Continuing Education Concentration.
This program, which combines educational psychology, research, and development experiences, will prepare you for a fulfilling career as an educator, researcher, scholar, or any other practitioner who works with adult learners.
A Degree to Advance Your Career
The Adult and Continuing Education PhD Program is designed for people interested in higher education, workplace learning, community-based organizations, or any setting where adults can learn.
The doctoral concentration in adult and continuing education helps develop professionals who can work effectively with adult learners in a wide range of settings and under various situations. This graduate program is internationally recognized. It offers students learning experiences that prepare them to work with diverse adult learners, equipping them to work and live in globalized societies and environments that are more culturally sensitive.
The Adult and Continuing Education Concentration in the doctoral psychology and research program prepares students for careers as scholars and practitioners working with adult learners in various settings.
The program includes the following key components:
-
Ongoing research and inquiry to foster critical thinking and engagement.
-
Courses and professional experiences in educational psychology and related fields, providing a strong academic foundation for future research and teaching roles.
-
Personalized learning and development opportunities aligned with each student’s unique goals and career aspirations.
Request Information
Featured Courses
The Ph.D. in Education, Adult and Continuing Education Concentration requires a mix of core courses, advanced courses, and research methods. Here are some examples of courses from each section:
Theory, research, and practice related to working with adults in teaching-learning situations.
Models of action research and applications in professional practice.
Adult learning and development theories and research are essential for adult educators who design and implement educational applications and opportunities. Topics covered include advanced research and adult education theories for improving learning and teaching in educational contexts.
Designed to give you a strong foundation for pursuing a doctorate, this course focuses on four key areas: the history of literature in adult and continuing education, professional organizations, crafting practical conference proposals and presentations, refining your academic resume, and grasping the role of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) in research. By the end of the course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge to tackle doctoral studies with confidence.
