Overview

This internationally recognized graduate program offers learning experiences that prepare individuals to work with a diverse range of adult learners, preparing them to live and work in an increasingly globalized knowledge societies, and more culturally sensitive environments.

Features

The Adult Learning Concentration in the EPR program at University of Tennessee Knoxville prepares students for careers as scholars and practitioners who work with adult learners in a wide range of settings.

The program consists of (1) continuous research or inquiry, (2) courses and professional experiences in educational psychology and other related fields designed to develop a comprehensive academic basis for future work in research and teaching, and (3) other learning and developmental experiences tailored to individual needs and career goals.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Adult Learning

Adult Development

Reflective Practice in Education and Psychology

Professional Seminar

Advanced Seminar in Adult Learning

Advanced Seminar in Adult Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

85 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Knoxville, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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General requirements

Students must submit an online graduate application to the Office of Graduate Admissions. Following a review of applications, an interview with the faculty is required. Admissions decisions are made on a holistic basis to discern the candidate’s promise for doctoral study and to ascertain the match of the candidate’s educational goals with the resources and goals of the program/department.

A Master’s degree is not required for students who apply for admission to the concentration. For students who are admitted to the concentration, prior graduate coursework will be examined on a case-by-case basis as it might be used to satisfy the overall course requirements of the concentration.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

32288 USD / year

≈ 32288 USD / year
Out-of-State

32288 USD / year

≈ 32288 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13784 USD / year

≈ 13784 USD / year

Living costs

Knoxville

United States

885 - 1454 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Knoxville

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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