Master's Degree Programs

We've partnered up with Plymouth State University and Salem State University to earn graduate credit for PA Workshops. 

Workshops eligible for graduate credits: Click Here

Master of Education (M.Ed) in Teaching and Curriculum Development

This program at Plymouth State University is designed with the flexibility to meet individual needs and interests as an adult learner. This distance learning program does not require students to complete coursework on the Plymouth, NH campus. The program allows students to complete five online courses and a Capstone Project through PSU. Students can choose an Open Option concentration in order to earn the remaining 15 credits through taking Project Adventure workshops and completing required course work that is submitted to PSU for grading after each workshop. See Graduate Credits section below for the process to register for the graduate credits through PSU and the course work that is involved.

Email us at registration@pa.org or visit Plymouth State University’s webpage for more details about this degree option. 

Master of Education (M.Ed) in Leadership in Physical Education & Movement Studies

This 33-credit degree program from Salem State University focuses on leadership, offering coursework to better equip professionals to emerge as leaders in the field.  In addition to the core requirements and 6 elective credits, students will select a focus area consisting of 12 credits of in-depth study in a specific area of the discipline, one of which is Adventure Education; the credits in this area are earned directly through Project Adventure workshops.If applicable, students in this program will have access to the coursework necessary to become eligible for a professional license in physical education.

Call us at 978.524.4555 or visit Salem State University’s Academic Catalog for more details about this degree option.

Graduate Credits

Plymouth State University allows participants to earn up to 12 credits before they require enrollment in one of their Master’s Programs. For each Project Adventure workshop that is eligible for graduate credits through PSU, participants can earn up to 4 credits. The first 2 credits can be earned by completing the workshop and submitting a 3-5 page Reflection Paper to PSU within 30 days from the workshop end date. An additional 2 credits can be earned by also completing a Guided Project within 90 days of the workshop end date. There is an additional per credit fee for the Graduate Credits made payable directly to PSU. Click HEREfor the registration form that is used to register for the graduate credits through Plymouth State University. The completed form can be emailed or faxed to them. This contact information is included on the registration form. Once PSU’s Registrar’s office processes the registration, you will receive an email with a link to pay for the graduate credits online. The cost of the graduate credits changes per year so please email our Workshop Registration registration@pa.org for per credit fee information.

professional development points (PDP)

Project Adventure is an approved High-Quality Professional Development (HQPD) provider through the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). As a registered provider, Project Adventure offers participants who teach in Massachusetts, Professional Development Points (PDPs) for selected Project Adventure workshops.  PDPs are awarded after participating in a workshop and writing a reflection that demonstrates mastery in all content areas of the rubric. Submission of the written reflection must be submitted within 30 days after the workshop takes place and there is an additional fee of $15 for the PDPs.  PDPs are calculated as 1 workshop hour equals 1 PDP.  Please contact our Workshop Registrar at registration@pa.org for more information.