Certification Map's Guide to a Masters in Education
1. CERTIFICATION MAP’S GUIDE TO A MASTER OF EDUCATION
If you are considering a Master of Education, you are already on the right path to becoming a great teacher. But before you apply for a
master’s program, you should know a bit more about how admissions into these programs really work. While a Master of Education is not a requirement
advanced teaching skills and signals to all that you are a professional interested in consistently improving your practice.
A Master of Education may also provide you with greater job opportunities. Districts and principals look for educators who seek professional
development, enjoy working with other educators in communities of practice, have advanced skills and understand the most recent research on teaching
and learning. Your ongoing education makes you appealing to more schools and may also help you earn a higher teaching salary.
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Keep in mind that teaching requirements vary from state to state. Always make sure that a master’s program is compatible with your state’s depart-
ment of education teaching requirements before applying.
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2. TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
TYPES OF PROGRAMS • REQUIREMENTS
2 CURRICULUM
DEGREE SPECIALIZATIONS • CAPSTONE/THESIS • TECHNOLOGY IN
SCHOOL • HOW UNIVERSITY ARE PREPARING MASTER’S STUDENTS
5 FINANCIAL AID
FEDERAL AID • SCHOLARSHIPS FOR TEACHERS • PRIVATE LOANS
6 CAREER PATHS
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR • COLLEGE PROFESSOR • EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANT
EDUCATIONAL RESEARCHER • CURRICULUM SPECIALIST
3. MASTER OF EDUCATION:
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS TYPES OF PROGRAMS
There are many different types of programs, ranging from those that focus
on curriculum and instruction to those that focus on administration (See
our Specializations section for additional information). You also need to
decide whether you want to apply to a traditional school-based program,
an online program or a blended program. Most traditional programs, offer
time job, this might be a good option for you.
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tunity to earn their degree part-time. These programs allow you to learn
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and you must be able to use the technology .
Before you choose your program, consider what type of program will best
meet your schedule and learning style.
REQUIREMENTS
before the semester begins.
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4. MASTER OF EDUCATION: CURRICULUM
technologies to help students meet their instructional goals.
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DEGREE SPECIALIZATIONS
ADVANCED INSTRUCTION: TEACHING ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS:
EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP OR ADMINISTRATION: SPECIAL EDUCATION: -
become a school administrator, such as a principal or superintendent. You would also
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION: -
READING AND LITERACY: This area prepares you to be an elementary, middle, or lum director or department chair. You could be responsible for designing the curriculum
for an entire school or department.
SCHOOL COUNSELING:
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION: This enables you to obtain or maintain your license as both educational and social, to students. You can become a school guidance counselor.
an elementary school teacher.
MIDDLE LEVEL EDUCATION: This enables you to obtain or maintain your license as EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY: This area prepares you as a technology coordinator
a middle school teacher.
or choose technology and programs for your school.
SECONDARY EDUCATION: This enables you to obtain or maintain your license as a
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CAPSTONE/THESIS
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8. MASTER OF EDUCATION: CAREER PATHS
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SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR
degree in school leadership or a similar program.
COLLEGE PROFESSOR
EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANT
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EDUCATIONAL RESEARCHER
CURRICULUM SPECIALIST
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