Which course should I pursue, M.Ed or MA in education? What is the difference?

MA means Master of Arts degree, it is a post graduate degree in any arts subject like history, civics, economics, any language, music or dance. M.Ed means Master of Education. For M.Ed you first need to pursue B.Ed. For B.Ed degree graduation is must in any subject. After graduation anybody is eligible for B.Ed entrance. If you clear this test then you can get admission in any education college. B.Ed is 1 year course if done through regular mode and is of 2 years through correspondence. B.Ed is necessary for teaching jobs. Although M.Ed is not necessary for teaching but this degree gives better chances in teaching profession.

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Hi, MA in Education is a regular masters course, whereas M.Ed is a professional course. MA in Education- People who choose to pursue a Master of Arts in Education are not practising teachers. It is for those who are interested in learning about education in general. M.Ed- Master of Education- It is for practising teachers for career growth/to move up the pay scale/ to become a vice principal/to get into the school administration department. Thanks!

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B.Ed is necessary for teaching jobs. Although M.Ed is not necessary for teaching but this degree gives better chances in teaching profession.

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Masters in Teaching: The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) emphasizes mainly on the progression of your teaching career. This is the degree most often pursued by people who want hands-on teaching experience and are seeking to work directly with students. The MAT focuses heavily on advanced coursework in a specific subject to hone your expertise. Coursework for the MAT also focuses on pedagogical theory and implementation. Essentially, the MAT will teach you how to be a teacher: methodology, stylistic approach, etc. Oftentimes, the Master of Arts in Teaching consists of hands-on experience that places you in a classroom as a student teacher to practice what you are learning. Master's in Education: A Master's in Education (M.Ed) is an advanced degree geared more towards moving beyond the classroom and into the education system itself. Certified teachers and aspiring teachers can pursue an M.Ed and still remain in the classroom, but the Master's in Education allows for a broader range within the educational sphere. The M.Ed is divided into three majors, or focuses, around different aspects of education: - Curriculum and Instruction - Counselor Education - Educational Administration

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MA is simply Masters or Post Graduate Degree Program which can be pursued by anyone holding Bachelor Degree in any field (B.Com/B.A or any). On the other hand, M.Ed is Master in Education which can be pursued only after completing B.Ed. There is no alternate way to pursue M.Ed other than B.Ed. You should pursue according to your interest and details given above.

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Hi, Let's start your question's answer with the full form of these degrees. I am sure you know that M.A. stands for Master of Arts degree and it is a post graduate degree in any subject linked with arts, like, dance, economics, language, history, civics, music, etc. There are many more art subjects. This is done after you are done with your BA graduation (Bachelor of Arts). Whereas M.Ed. means Master of Education. To pursue this degree, firstly you have to have a degree in B.Ed. (Bachelor's in Education). To get a teaching job, M.Ed. is not a must, but this degree allows grabbing better chances in teaching profession. Now according to your studies you can decide on this. If you are an Arts student go for MA. Else if you are interested to make career in teaching like, go ahead and do B.Ed and then M.Ed, if required later. Scope wise, M.Ed. is surely a better choice for anyone.

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Hi, The course preference depends on your career choices. MA includes a Master’s degree in arts and you become a PG holder in arts while M.Ed is a Master’s in education which is a PG course after B.Ed. Both have their own significance. Earlier a preference was seen among aspirants for M.Ed for those who wished to join teaching profession and this would have complemented their promotions later on. However, today B.Ed itself has lost its significance as it used to have owing to lesser or no vacancy and also a provision of Teachers eligibility test valid for 2 years. This route is losing preference and BTC route has evolved owing to more vacancies and employment preferences to them. However, if you wish to carry on with a career in teaching then M.Ed could be a choice but MA also has significance as it provides you to go for a PhD later as number of MA holders are not less and you would not want to get lost in the crowd of them. So I would advice you to go for PhD later or prefer M.Ed now.

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Hello, These two courses appear to be same but there is a vast difference. Master of Education or M.Ed. can be done after B.Ed. only. It teaches skills of teaching to the prospective teacher. On the other hand, Master of Arts or M.A. in education is a different ball game. M.A. in education can be done provided one has graduation in any subject. It's actually about philosophy of education. Different aspects of education, its gamut, its scope, its applicability, entire sphere of education is covered in this post-graduation. It does not teach skills of teaching but enhances knowledge about different aspects of education. Thus we can see that if one is interested in teaching profession, one should take up M.Ed. while if one is inclined philosophically towards education then one should select M.A. in education.

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