Kaplan University Degree
"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 [12, page 1 of 2]
Master of Business Administration Degree
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Master of Business Administration / Entrepreneurship Degree
MBA Degree specifically tailored to those with an interest in entreprenuerial activities.
Master of Business Administration / Human Resource Management Degree
MBA Degree with an emphasis in Human Resource Management. This program is designed for those who desire a high level career in Human Resource Management.
Master of Business Administration / Information Technology Degree
MBA Degree with a focus on Information Technology. This degree is for those who would like a higher level job in a technology firm or technology related career but understanding business dynamics as a whole.
Master of Business Administration / Management Degree
Master of Business Administration / Managment, Communication, Quality. Interdisciplinary MBA Degre with an emphasis Management, Communication and Quality.
Master of Business Administration / Marketing Degree
MBA Degree with a specialization in Marketing. Learn all the business fundamentals an MBA offers with extra attention to the special needs of marketers.
Master of Education (Iowa) Degree
The Kaplan University online Master of Education program is expected to start in 2005. The curriculum prepares degree candidates to become qualified teachers at the K-12 level.
Master of Science in Criminal Justice Degree
The continued growth of the Department of Homeland Security has led to a greater need for qualified criminal justice administrators and instructors. The online Master of Science in Criminal Justice program prepares working law enforcement professionals and active military personnel for career advancement. A master's degree can improve your chances for promotion, open doors to leadership positions,...
Master of Science in Criminal Justice / Global Issues in Criminal Justice Degree
The Kaplan University Master of Science in Criminal Justice is built on a professional model of relevant, practical knowledge. The program offers two courses of study, a nonthesis track that lends itself to practical law enforcement applications and a research-based thesis track that focuses on theory and prepares you for criminal justice instruction. There are four areas of specialization in the...
Master of Science in Criminal Justice / Law Degree
The Kaplan University Master of Science in Criminal Justice is built on a professional model of relevant, practical knowledge. The program offers two courses of study, a nonthesis track that lends itself to practical law enforcement applications and a research-based thesis track that focuses on theory and prepares you for criminal justice instruction. There are four areas of specialization in the...