M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction – Adult Education
Elevate Your Teaching Experience to Exceptional Status
Do you have a passion to develop the unique skills and concepts required to work with adult students? Regent’s Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction with a concentration in Adult Education will prepare you to develop and deliver effective instructional opportunities for adult learners at the leadership level.
INCREASE YOUR INFLUENCE & SALARY
Advance in leadership roles and earn a higher salary.
DEVELOP CAPTIVATING CURRICULUM
Motivate and encourage adult learners to achieve learning goals with confidence.
WIDEN YOUR JOB PROSPECTS
Enjoy opportunities in settings such as public, private, higher education, and the workplace.
ALIGN YOURSELF WITH EXCELLENCE
Regent has been ranked among Top National Universities by the U.S. News & World Report for four years (2019, 2020, 2022 and 2023). Our programs have also been ranked among the Top 10 Best Online Graduate Education Programs in Virginia for 11 years in a row (2013-2023). Regent graduates are empowered to make a difference in lives, which has led to more than 850 alumni being recognized as Teachers of the Year in Hampton Roads since 2004.
Presented from a Christian worldview, this specialty degree is supported by award-winning faculty in Virginia Beach.
Please complete the Request Information form on this page to learn more about this program.
On completing the M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction – Adult Education degree, you can:
- Design effective programs, materials, and lessons for adults.
- Present key education theories and build successful strategies based on these theories.
- Evaluate curricula against standards, policies, and legislation at the local, state, national, and international levels.
- Foster learning environments in the workplace and community.
Career Opportunities
- Department Head
- Content Specialist
- Lead Teacher
- Curriculum Developer
- Adult Literacy Teacher
- Learning Facilitator
2022-23 Semester Check-In Deadlines
All new students are expected to check-in for the semester two weeks before the session start date. Students should apply, be accepted, enroll in their first courses, and confirm a plan to pay for their courses prior to this date.
Session | Semester Check-In | Session Start Date |
---|---|---|
Session A | Friday, August 12 | Monday, August 22 |
Session M | Friday, September 9 | Monday, September 19 |
Session B | Friday, October 14 | Monday, October 24 |
Session C | Wednesday, January 4 | Monday, January 9 |
Session T | Friday, January 27 | Monday, February 6 |
Session D | Friday, March 3 | Monday, March 13 |
Session E | Friday, April 28 | Monday, May 8 |
Session F | Friday, June 9 | Monday, June 19 |
Admissions Requirements
Step 1: Apply to Regent University
- Submit your application at www.regent.edu/apply.
Step 2: Complete Your Admissions Questionnaire
- After you submit your application, you will receive a link to complete the required admissions questionnaire.
Step 3: Submit Your Unofficial College Transcripts
- Email your unofficial college transcripts to apply@regent.edu using the subject line: Unofficial Transcripts.
- Upon conditional acceptance, Regent University will attempt to obtain your official transcripts from your U.S. degree-granting institution.
- International transcripts must be evaluated by an NACES-approved company.
Step 4: Submit Your Government-Issued ID
- Email a photo of your government-issued ID to apply@regent.edu using the subject line: Government ID.
- Please note that all items submitted as part of the application process become the property of Regent University and cannot be returned.
PART-TIME STUDENTS
Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
---|---|---|---|
Career Switcher | $250 | 6 | $1,500 |
Master of Education (M.Ed.) | $565 | 6 | $3,390 |
Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) | $800 | 6 | $4,800 |
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) | $800 | 3 | $2,400 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) | $800 | 3 | $2,400 |
Full-Time Students
Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
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Career Switcher | $250 | 9 | $2,250 |
Master of Education (M.Ed.) | $565 | 9 | $5,085 |
Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) | $800 | 9 | $7,200 |
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) | $800 | 6 | $4,800 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) | $800 | 6 | $4,800 |
Student Fees Per Semester
University Services Fee (On-Campus Students) | $800 |
University Services Fee (Online Students) | $650 |
Part-Time Students
Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
---|---|---|---|
Career Switcher | $250 | 6 | $1,500 |
Master of Education (M.Ed.) | $550 | 6 | $3,300 |
Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) | $775 | 6 | $4,650 |
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) | $775 | 3 | $2,325 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) | $775 | 3 | $2,325 |
Full-Time Students
Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
---|---|---|---|
Career Switcher | $250 | 9 | $2,250 |
Master of Education (M.Ed.) | $550 | 9 | $4,950 |
Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) | $775 | 9 | $6,975 |
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) | $775 | 6 | $4,650 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) | $775 | 6 | $4,650 |
Student Fees Per Semester
University Services Fee (On-Campus Students) | $800 |
University Services Fee (Online Students) | $650 |
*Rates are subject to change at any time.
Estimated Cost of Attendance: View the estimated cost of attendance to see an example of the total cost of tuition and fees.