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Adult Education

This minor develops skills for students interested in working with adults in educational settings.

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Degree Level
Minor
Credit Hours
18 Total, 18 in Major
Careers
Training, Specialists, Education,, Instructors, Teachers
Adult Education students at EIU

Why Study Adult Education at EIU?

  • Learn through hands-on, project-based coursework
  • Work closely with faculty in small class settings
  • Prepare for a wide range of careers across almost every industry
"I didn't expect to get real experience this early, but by my sophomore year I was already working on projects that felt like actual marketing work. It made me feel confident that I'm ready for what comes next."
Alex Wilcoxon
Marketing | Junior
Alex Wilcoxon, Marketing at EIU

Hands-On Experience

  • Project-based coursework
  • Collaborative learning experiences
  • Opportunities for internships and applied work
Hands-On Experience, Adult Education students at EIU

What You'll Learn

The adult education minor focuses on helping students attain the skills needed to successfully lead educational efforts with adults in a variety of settings (e.g., business, nonprofit, community). Students complete a 15-hour core of classes (ACE 2000, ACE 2200, ACE 3000, ACE 3200, and ACE 3400), and choose three additional semester hours from ACE 4000 or ACE 4200.

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$65,850
Median Salary 4 Years After Graduation

Career Outcomes

  • Training & Development Specialists
  • Adult Basic Education, Adult…
  • Self-Enrichment Teachers

Career Insights

Job Outlook ★ Bright Outlook Grow Rapidly
Preparation Needed Considerable (4/5)
Personality Fit Social

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Stephen Lucas
Executive Director, Educator Preparation
selucas@eiu.edu
2148 Buzzard Hall
217-581-5728
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Jill Rennels-Hutti
Interim Dean, College of Education, Health & Human Services
jrrennelshutti@eiu.edu
1423
217-581-6348
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Billy Panther
Head of Panther Pride
Old Main
217-581-2223
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