The Adult and Higher Education (AHE) Program is no longer accepting applications.

At this time, currently enrolled AHE students may elect one of the following specializations: continuing professional education, social/community agency, college teaching, and higher education administration.

Following is a description of each specialization:

• Continuing Education: Provides preparation for instructional and administrative positions in continuing education and continuing professional education settings.
• Social/Community Agency: Provides preparation for instructional and administrative positions in community and social service settings, including the non-profit sector.
• College Teaching: Provides preparation for instructional positions in higher education, particularly community colleges.
• Higher Education Administration: Provides preparation for middle and senior-level administrative management positions in academic and student affairs contexts.This specialization resides in the Department of Educational Leadership.
  

Please visit this website again or go to the AHE program website for additional information about specializations in continuing professional education, social/community agency, college teaching, and instructional technology design.

UNIQUE ASPECTS OF THE PROGRAM

The conferring of a graduate degree involves much more than completion of a requisite number of hours in a program. We here in the AHE program pride ourselves on providing students with not only an education, but also an academic experience.

Through our promotion of a theory to practice model, we encourage our learners to practice and hone their craft in contexts that are closely aligned with their professional goals. By participating in academic conferences, spearheading community based initiatives, working with various institutional officials, and implementing new policies and procedures, students in the AHE program emerge as leaders within local, regional, national, and international arenas.

In addition to the many opportunities students are afforded through the AHE program, yet another unique feature of the program warrants recognition. Few graduate programs in the nation provide learners with an opportunity to learn in a seamless adult and higher education environment. Many of the courses within the program are taught in concert, due to the “natural” linkages that exist between these two respective fields.

CONTACT INFORMATION

• College Teaching - Kristina Talamentez SDS; Dr. Mari Cortez, Faculty Advisor
• Continuing Ed. - Cynthia Jaime, SDS; Dr. Patricia McGee, Faculty Advisor
• HE. Admin - Christopher Kibbe, SDS; Dr. David Thompson, ELPS department Chair; Dr. Maricela Oliva, Faculty Advisor -newly admitted students only
• Other and Undelcared - Cynthia Jaime, SDS; Dr. Patricia McGee, Faculty Advisor

Contact information for Student Development Specialists (SDS)

Cynthia Jaime (CEPAHE - Counseling, Educational Psychology, Adult :& Higher Education)

210- 458-2600 or email: cynthia.jaime1@utsa.edu

Christopher Kibbe (ELPS - Educational Leadership and Policy Studies)

210-458-6620 or email: christopher.kibbe@utsa.edu

Kristina Talamantez, (ILT - Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching)

210-458-5401 or email: kristina.talamantez@utsa.edu

PROGRAM of STUDY

Thesis Option (36 hours)	Non-Thesis Option (36 hours)
Core: 15 hours Concentration: 12 hours Research: 9 hours Thesis: AHE 6983 (6 hours) Advanced research course	Core: 15 hours Concentration: 12 hours Support: 9 hours

SUPPORT
Support work may be taken in any discipline that contributes to the degree purpose. Support in the College Teaching specialization requires a minimum of 18 hours in the subject matter field in which the graduate will teach. Possible areas of support work for other specializations include instructional technology, non-profit management, business management, and teaching. Other support areas may be developed with advisor supervision.

COMPREHENSIVE EXAM

Students take a take-home comprehensive exam in their final semester of coursework.

For more information review the AHE Comprehensive Exam Guidelines.