Adult Learning

Master of Arts

Empire State University

Earn your master degree online

You will earn the same diploma as our on-campus students

A blend of theory and application, the fully online degree program provides two concentrations. The two tracks are:

1. The Higher Education concentration focusing on critical areas in the field, and

2. The General concentration providing multiple options for individualized study. 


As a student in the program, your critical awareness of yourself as a learner will be deepened within a collaborative and supportive community of diverse mentors and peers. You will engage in critical analysis and inquiry within a robust online learning environment with opportunities to explore various educational technologies and settings, as well as experiential learning and hands-on engagement with the practices of Empire State College.

What's a master's degree?
A master's degree is an advanced degree that usually takes two years to complete and typically requires students to have a bachelor’s degree in a related field of study.
  • What's it like to earn this degree online?

    Let's put your mind at ease about online learning

  • 100% Online
    This program is presented 100% online. You will not be expected to attend any classes on campus.
  • Classes on your schedule
    Courses are semester based and classwork can be completed around your work and family commitments. There is no set time where you are required to log in to attend class.
  • Same faculty as on-campus
    The faculty that teach online classes are the same faculty that students learn from on-campus.
  • Credit for prior knowledge
    Get college credit for experience that you have already gained at school or in the workforce.
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How do I enroll?

Follow these steps to start your application

  1. Go to the online application
  2. Create an account
  3. Complete the forms or save for later
  4. Pay the application fee (if applicable)
  5. Submit any supplemental materials, if required
  6. Send in your academic records
  7. APPLY NOW

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