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Program Requirements and Courses

Thesis Credits | Required Courses | Internship Credits | Electives

Courses in the AECT program examine a variety of topics, including adult learning theory, adult education organizations, development and theories behind various media, and instructional design. In planning their schedule of courses, students can choose the following options:

Thesis Option: Students must complete 30 hours of course credit and three hours of thesis credit (33 hours total) in which students will select a committee of at least three faculty members and complete a thesis project.
Non-Thesis Option: Students must complete a total of 36 hours of course credit (30 hours of coursework and six hours of internship and/or elective credit).
One-Year Degree Completion: Students in the non-thesis option may choose to complete the AECT program in one calendar year. To do this, students must begin coursework in the fall and carry a minimum of 12 hours for the fall, spring, and summer semesters. (Note: Students should check with their adviser when planning this option; most courses are only offered once during a calendar year.)

The following table details the course requirements for the AECT program. For a description of course content and objectives, click on the course number or one of the links below.