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Masters Degree in EducationFinishing a master's degree in education is an achievement that enables career advancement and broadens professional horizons. A master degree in education is a must for professionals who want a career shift into teaching. However, most professionals have little time to enroll and regularly attend classes. Fortunately, many universities around the world now offer online programs which enable busy professionals and students to get a masters degree in education even without regular enrolment in a normal classroom setting.(1) In the US, Capella University, George Washington University, and Kaplan University are three educational institutions that have excellent masters in education programs online. Capella University offers courses in K-12, higher education, and adult education through its School of Education. The university estimates that about 2,400 educators have enrolled in the School of Education for professional advancement and other career and personal goals. Capella University offers the following master of education degree programs: Master of Science (MS) in Education (Curriculum and Instruction for Licensed K-12 Teachers), MS in Education (K-12 Studies in Education for Licensed K-12 Teachers), MS in Education (Leadership in Educational Administration for Licensed K-12 Teachers), MS in Education (Reading and Literacy for Licensed K-12 Teachers), and MS in Education (Training and Performance Improvement).(2) Additional information about these programs and online application forms can be downloaded from the university's website. George Washington University offers a Master of Arts (MA) in Educational Leadership and Administration in an e-Learning system for K-12 school teachers.(3) The MA program is fully recognized by the US National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. The main curriculum of the program consists of 10 courses that can be finished in 22 months. Personal advisors are assigned to the students to guide them in their course work. Kaplan University offers a Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning for licensed K-12 teachers and early childhood workers such as day care personnel. The MA program has three areas of emphasis:Teaching Literacy and Language, Teaching with Technology, and Teaching Students with Special Needs.(4) There are many masters of education degree programs available today for those who want to get a masters degree teaching. Take time to search the Internet for universities and other educational institutions with programs that offer a good masters of education degree program.
(1) http://www.capella.edu/
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