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"The following information discusses Master's Degrees in general. Not all schools will offer all of the different types of master's degrees. Please use the navigation menu and click on the link of the school in order to see which specific programs they have."

General Information

A master's degree is an academic degree usually awarded for completion of a postgraduate or graduate course of one to three years in duration. In the United Kingdom it is sometimes awarded for an undergraduate course whose final year consists of higher-level courses and a major research project. In the recent standardized European system of higher education diplomas, it corresponds to a two-year graduate program to be entered after three years of undergraduate studies and in preparation for either high-qualification employment or for doctoral studies.

Types of Masters Degrees

MA, MS

The Master of Arts (Magister Artium) and Master of Science (Magister Scientiae) degrees are the basic type in most subjects and may be entirely course-based, entirely research-based or a mixture. The master's degree is intermediate between a bachelor's degree and a doctorate. In some fields or graduate programs, one customarily earns a master's before a doctorate; in others, work on a doctorate begins immediately after the bachelor's degree. Some programs provide for a joint bachelor's and master's degree after about five years.

Professional Masters Degrees

Master of Business Administration (MBA), and Master of Public Administration (MPA), are professional degrees focusing in management for the private and public sector.

MASc, MEng

The Master of Engineering degree is awarded to students who have done graduate work at the masters level in the field of engineering. While in the United States, candidates in engineering are typically awarded MS degrees, in the U.K. and Canada, they are generally given MSc or MEng degrees.

MEd

Master of Education degrees are similar to MA, MS, and MSc where the subject studied is education.

In the United States some states license teachers with a bachelor's degree but require a master's within a set number of years as continuing education.

MAT

Coursework and practica leading to a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree is intended to prepare individuals for a teaching career in a specific subject of middle and/or secondary-level curricula (i.e., middle or high school). The MAT differs from the MEd degree in that the course requirements are dominated by classes in the subject area to be taught (e.g., foreign language, math, science, etc.) rather than educational theory. Work toward most MAT degrees will, however, necessarily include classes on educational theory in order to meet program and state requirements. Work toward the MAT degree may also include practica (i.e., student teaching).

MFA

The Master of Fine Arts (MFA) is a two to three year terminal degree in a creative field of study such as theatre arts, creative writing, filmmaking or studio art.

MPhil and MRes

A Master of Philosophy or Magister Philosophiae (MPhil) is a research degree awarded for the completion of a thesis. It is a shorter version of the Ph.D. and some universities routinely enter potential PhD students into the MPhil programme and allow them to upgrade to the full PhD programme a year or two into the course. The Master of Research degree is a more structured and organised version of the MPhil, usually designed to prepare a student for a career in research. For example, an MRes may combine individual research with periods of work placement in research establisments.

Featured Programs [26, page 1 of 3]

M.S. in Nursing / R.N. Track

Walden University (Curriculum for Students Without a Bachelor�s Degree in Nursing)

Applicants who have graduated from associate and diploma nursing programs and are licensed as registered nurses may be accepted in the M.S. in Nursing program, provided they fulfill the general education requirements. Once applicants meet these requirements, they are admitted to Walden and begin taking the foundational courses....

Master of Public Health (M.P.H.)

Walden University Successful solutions to community health problems depend on under-standing how complex local, regional, national, and global factors influence public health practice. Future public health leaders will generate new information from interdisciplinary studies and develop it into unique, community-based public health programs.

The M.P.H. program is practice-oriented, designed to prepare students...

Master of Science in Public Health

Walden University The M.S.P.H. program prepares students to lead communities in the development of population-based assessment techniques and intervention strategies to improve health care access and service delivery. Graduates will be well-positioned to apply their skills to the evaluation of individual- and community-level interventions aimed at improving public health.

Master's of Science in Mental Health Counseling

Walden University Addiction, depression, stress management, parenting, relationships�skilled mental health counselors have the opportunity to make a difference with individuals, families, and groups in a variety of settings. Through a mix of research, fieldwork, and courses taught by national experts, this program will prepare you to address and treat behavioral disorders knowledgeably, ethically, and with...

Master's of Science in Psychology

Walden University Walden�s M.S. in Psychology program can help you succeed in many different industries, health care organizations, communities, and businesses by providing a background in the development and application of psychological theories, basic scientific methods, and

principles of psychological science.

As a student, you will:
  • Apply psychological knowledge and research to real-world situations...

Master's of Science in Psychology / Industrial / Organizational Psychology Specialization

Walden University With organizations evolving and reaching into new arenas, the need for applying psychology is continually important to creating a healthy workplace. As business has gone more global, organizations increasingly recognize the need to address family and personal issues with employees, as well as the specific cultures around the world and within companies. If you want to boost your career with the...

Counseling

Liberty University’s School of Education is dedicated to instructing individuals interested in becoming school counselors. Program participants will gain an understanding of a counselor’s professional responsibilities, from assisting teachers and parents, to evaluating information and applying techniques and assessment skills, to integrating Christian values with counseling practice. ...

Counseling

Seton Hall's world-wide MAC program is a 48-credit curriculum providing students with a thorough background in individual counseling, group counseling, theory, and clinical practice. Ethical, social, cultural, professional, and legal issues in counseling are also studied alongside human development across the lifespan, and the role and function of community mental health agencies.

Counseling

Gonzaga University offers Counseling Degrees in British Columbia and Alberta Canada. Students in the two-year program attend classes in a group and remain together throughout the degree. The cohort model aims to increase collaboration and communication. The Masters program prepares students for professional employment in the counseling field. Individualization evolves via supervised...

Counseling / Family Therapy

The Family Therapy department at Southern Christian University provides students with advance skills and technical knowledge necessary to be proficient in the field. The interpretation and implementation of ministry to the Family Therapy field is also exercised. Graduates will be prepared to be a member of the American Association of Pastoral Counselors (AAPC).

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