About this program
A program that prepares individuals to teach adult students in various settings, including basic and remedial education programs, continuing education programs, and programs designed to develop or upgrade specific employment-related knowledge and skills.
Career Opportunities
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Self-Enrichment Education Teachers
teach or instruct individuals or groups for the primary purpose of self-enrichment or recreation, rather than for an occupational objective, educational attainment, competition, or fitness.
$47930
Master's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
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Adult Basic Education Instructors
teach or instruct out-of-school youths and adults in basic education, literacy, or English as a Second Language classes, or in classes for earning a high school equivalency credential.
$59810
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
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Training Specialists
design or conduct work-related training and development programs to improve individual skills or organizational performance. May analyze organizational training needs or evaluate training effectiveness.
$67440
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
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