Master of Arts in Education (MA)
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The Master of Arts in Education (MA) is a graduate-level academic degree focused on advanced study and research in education, typically preparing students for roles in teaching, educational leadership, policy, or further doctoral study.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
academic degree
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graduate degree → master's degree → |
| academicDiscipline |
education
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| canLeadTo |
careers in educational consulting
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careers in educational nonprofits → careers in government education agencies → careers in higher education → careers in schools → |
| commonSpecialization |
curriculum and instruction
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early childhood education → educational leadership → educational technology → higher education → language and literacy education → secondary education → special education → |
| degreeType |
Master of Arts
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| educationLevel |
graduate
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| emphasizes |
qualitative research methods
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quantitative research methods → theoretical foundations of education → |
| focusesOn |
advanced study in education
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curriculum development → education policy → educational leadership → educational research → teaching practice → |
| hasAbbreviation |
M.A. in Education
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MA in Education → |
| isDifferentFrom |
Master of Education
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Master of Science in Education → |
| mayInclude |
capstone project
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field experience → practicum → thesis requirement → |
| offeredBy |
colleges of education
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universities → |
| preparesFor |
doctoral study in education
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education policy roles → educational leadership roles → teaching roles → |
| typicalAdmissionRequirement |
academic transcripts
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letters of recommendation → statement of purpose → |
| typicalDuration |
1–2 years full-time
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| typicalPrerequisite |
bachelor's degree
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undergraduate degree in education or related field → |
Referenced by (2)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
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Graduate School of Education, University of California, Berkeley
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Graduate School of Education, University of California, Berkeley ("Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)") → |
offersDegree |