Major Academic Report and Practicum
Students wishing to graduate from the Master of Education in Adult Education are required to complete either a six-credit Major Academic Report or a six-credit Practicum.
Major Academic Report
The Major Academic Report involves an independent practical activities conducted by the student under the supervision of a faculty member. The student prepares a proposal for conducting the study for the approval of the faculty member prior to beginning work. The proposal includes a schedule of contact hours between the student and faculty member to be conducted online, to address any concerns the student may have, and to allow the faculty member to monitor the student’s progress. The proposal also includes a timetable for completing various sections of the work and for submission of the final deliverable.
Practicum
The Practicum courses involve individual study under the direction of an on-site supervisor who has been approved by the Director of Field Services. The student prepares a proposal for conducting the Practicum, which describes the projected outcomes and planned activities; then submits this proposal to the Director of Field Services prior to beginning work. The proposal includes a schedule of contact hours between the student and Director of Field Services to address any concerns the student may have and to allow the Director of Field Services to monitor the student’s progress.
The Director of Field Services assesses the qualifications of the proposed onsite supervisor and the nature of the proposed work activities, and sets up a schedule of contact with the onsite supervisor to monitor the student’s progress. The proposal includes a timetable of activities to be conducted and the date for the final submission of relevant reports.