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Master of Arts in Teaching focuses on a teacher’s performance in the classroom. It offers a lot of hands on experience teaching and working with students. You will also be able to advance your expertise in the particular area you want to focus on. Master of Education focuses more on the education system itself. People with Master of Education degrees can and do stay in the classroom for the remainder of their careers, but this degree is also appropriate for people who want to advance in the field. Aspiring principals and administrators would benefit from this degree.
Don’t save this for the last minute. Applications are usually due in December or January. Ideally, your investigation will start in the spring, so you have enough time to gather all of the necessary materials. Feel free to contact schools and request information or a meeting. They will be happy to talk to potential students. Also make sure to check if a school is accredited. If you attend a non-accredited school, you won’t be able to get certified to teach after graduating. Click here for a database of accredited school and programs in the US. If you’re feeling lost, make an appointment with former or current professors. They will be happy to talk with you and make recommendations.
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Allow at least two weeks for your transcripts to be printed and sent. The earlier you do this, the better.
