Degree Spotlight: Master of Science in Education

Earning a master's degree in education can open up many doors in the education and teaching field. A Master of Science (MS) in Education degree will expose you to a variety of effective models and methods, including:

• ways to engage students and involve them in the learning process
• how to meet educational objectives
• techniques for promoting critical thinking
• how to positively involve students in the community

Earning your Master of Science in Education as an online degree allows you to proceed at your own pace, in accordance to your own schedule. This way you can explore the field of university teaching without leaving your current occupation.

University teaching courses will vary greatly by program and specialty, but could include:

• Communicating in the classroom
• Technology integration and education
• Change management
• Research techniques/methodology
• Curriculum management
• Learning theory
• Instructional design

By working your way through the Master of Science in Education curriculum, you will position yourself for a career in post-secondary education or university teaching, via programs offered through on-campus or online schools.