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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 InformationA 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 [7]
Master's in Education / Elementary Reading and Literacy (Grades K-6)
Better readers are more successful in school and life. Based on the standards of the International Reading Association, Walden�s M.S. in Education with a specialization in Elementary Reading and Literacy provides the specific skills that K�6 classroom professionals need to increase their students� reading skills and chances of success in life.
Master's in Education / Elementary Reading and Mathematics (Grades K-6)
Our new specialization contains proven strategies to create a classroom that succeeds in both reading and mathematics. Enhance your instructional skills in reading while you deepen your own understanding of key mathematical concepts. Foster literary and analytical skills in your young learners using research-based strategies, proven diagnostics tools for struggling readers, and techniques to...
Master's in Education / Integrating Technology in the Classroom (Grades 3-12)
The M.S. in Education with a specialization in Integrating Technology in the Classroom is based on the standards of the International Society of Technology in Education. This specialization is designed to meet the needs of 3�12 classroom teachers who want to use technology as a tool to support improved achievement for their students.
Master's in Education / Mathematics (Grades K-5)
The specialization is designed for elementary teachers who want to strengthen their own understanding of foundational mathematical concepts, while motivating their students to improve their mathematic skills. This online program provides math content specific courses that align with the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Standards as well as standard pedagogy. Lessons are a blend...
Early Childhood Education
Central Washington University's Department of Education is dedicated to equipping graduates with the tools necessary to take on any number of positions in the current diverse educational field. The program provides comprehensive academic road-map which facilitates the growth of today's students into tomorrow's educational leaders.
Elementary Education
The Division of Continuing Education at the University of North Dakota offers a Master of Science in Elementary Education degree via distance learning. Curriculum is formulated to best equip students to make important contributions in the field of education. Professors and students work together to better understand the role of the classroom teacher and to improve teacher/student relational...
Master of Arts in Education with a Specialization in Early Childhood Education
The Master of Arts in Education (MAED) with a specialization in Early Childhood Education is a graduate degree for educators seeking knowledge and expertise in the field of early childhood development and teaching. The curriculum includes instructional strategies, teaching methodologies, assessment techniques, theories of early childhood growth and development, and the impact of family and...