There are two tracks in the Department of Adult and Community Education: the Masters in Adult and Community Education (ACE) and the Masters in Adult Education and Communications Technology (AECT).
Admissions
Handbooks
Internships
Course Sequencing
Getting Admitted to the ACE/AECT Programs
Admissions Requirements
- Must have graduated from an accredited undergraduate institution with a 2.6 GPA or higher (out of 4.0)
- Achieve a minimum score of 47 on the Miller Analogy Test if GPA is less than 2.6
- Apply online to the IUP School of Graduate Studies and Research
- Submit official transcripts from all institutions of higher education that they have attended
- Send two letters of recommendation
- Submit a current résumé
International Student Requirements
In addition to fulfilling the general application procedure, international applicants must:
- Present evidence of fluency in English
- If the native language is not English, they must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and earn a minimum score of 500
- Complete a Foreign Student Financial Statement (included in the application packet)
- Submit official foreign transcripts and official English translations
- *For more extensive information, go to the International Student Requirements page.
After You Have Submitted Your Paperwork
Once you have submitted all the required forms and paperwork to the Graduate School, the file is sent to the ACE Department for review. Prospective students may be asked by the department to submit a writing sample or to come in for an interview.
The ACE department has a rolling admissions policy; students may start any semester in either the Master of Arts in Adult Education and Communications Technology or the Master of Arts in Adult and Community Education tracks at the Indiana campus.
Student Handbooks
There is a handbook for each program. Students should consult the appropriate handbook for their program. We urge every student to become familiar with the contents of the handbooks. The handbooks contain valuable information that will help students in planning their courses and educational experience at IUP.
Internships
An internship opportunity is offered for both the ACE and AECT programs. It is important to understand the internship requirements and how to go about planning your intenship. To facilitate this process, the following internship handbooks are offered:
Course Sequencing
Since each program has different requirements, it is important to select courses based on the requirements for the program of your choice. The following links will help you select courses and develop your course of study.
