Overview

Lifelong Learning and Adult Education extends through the life span from late adolescence to advanced age and takes place in a rich diversity of organizational as well as informal settings. The program at Pennsylvania State University is interdisciplinary, and students are advised to take courses in supporting fields within the University.

Outcomes

The Lifelong Learning and Adult Education degree can open doors worldwide to successful careers in faculty and administration positions at universities and colleges or to fulfilling leadership and research positions at government and public agencies non-governmental organizations, churches or religious organizations, adult basic education programs, healthcare providers, international organizations, and community-based organizations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Lifelong Learning and Adult Education
Globalization and Lifelong Learning
Historical and Social Issues in Adult Education
Perspectives on Adult Learning Theory

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

University Park, United States

Disciplines

Adult Education View 16 other PhDs in Adult Education in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants with a junior/senior grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 or above (on a 4.00 scale), and a graduate GPA of 3.50 or above will be highly considered applications to the program.
A sample of student writing is required for each degree. Ph.D. applicants should submit either a published article, master's paper, master's thesis, or a paper from their master's studies.
Three letters of reference are required from people who are best qualified to evaluate the applicant's ability to succeed in graduate study.
A statement of purpose describing the applicant's short and long range career objectives is required.

Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

93600 USD / full

≈ 93600 USD / full
Out-of-State

93600 USD / full

≈ 93600 USD / full
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

51936 USD / full

≈ 51936 USD / full

Living costs

University Park

United States

1000 - 1500 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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