I am interested to determine its effectiveness with adult learners and the programs economic impact and efficiency on higher educational institutions. I would also like to obtain research data from employers on how the benefits of stacking credentials differ from those employees who earn one degree. Finally, I’m drawn to research the need for stackable credentials in a rural job market. I am curious to learn if this model can be modified to meet the needs of rural communities with a high percentage of small businesses.
This Masters in Education, Adult Education Degree will enable me to develop and facilitate programs and services that support, encourage, and counsel adult learners from admissions through graduation at colleges and universities. Based on my recent interaction with non-traditional students, I believe the needs of the adult leaner continue to go unsatisfied. Students convey aggravation with the admissions process, financial aid process and have difficulty understanding effective study strategies and how to manage college life, a career, and home