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The Next Step in Teacher Education: Which Degree is Right for Me?

More and more teachers nowadays are making the decision to continue their education beyond earning their teaching credential to the Master level. Along with the increased demand for highly qualified teachers around the country, the promise of job security in a teaching profession has got many current teachers and potential career changers thinking about Master’s Degree programs. What is initially unclear to many, however, is which type of a degree is best suited to them.

The two most widely offered degree programs, the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) and the Master of Education, both focus on education at a very high level, but offer two distinct educational experiences. Perhaps most important, when considering which type of a degree is the best fit, is to think about where in the educational realm you want to be in 5 years. If the answer to that question is: “In the classroom” then the MAT is the right choice for you.

The Masters of Arts in Teaching Degree, here at USC as well as across the board, focuses mainly on the advancement of your teaching career. It offers you the tools you need to become a more effective teacher. The Core Principles of MAT@USC show MAT@USC’s goal of creating teachers that are uniquely qualified to build and foster an effective and satisfying learning environment.

A new generation of students needs a new generation of teachers who are specially trained and highly qualified. The MAT@USC wants to help you become these teachers and help us prepare the scientists, artists, entrepreneurs, and leaders of tomorrow to meet new and unique challenges.

The Master of Education, on the other hand, focuses more on moving beyond the classroom within the educational realm. This includes leadership and administrative roles, counselor education, but also advanced educational training. If your plan is to eventually move beyond a classroom setting, then you might be better suited for this type of a degree.

While both viable options for advancing your career in education, a Master of Arts in Teaching and a Master of Education offer different advantages. It is up to you to decide which path is right for you.

The Next Step in Teacher Education: Which Degree is Right for Me?
More and more teachers nowadays are making the decision to continue their education to the Master level. Along with the increased demand for highly qualified teachers around the country, the promise of job security in a teaching profession has got many current teachers and potential career changers thinking about Master’s Degree programs. What is initially unclear to many, however, is which type of a degree is best suited to them.
The two most widely offered degree programs, the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) and the Master of Education, both focus on education at a very high level, but offer two distinct educational experiences. Perhaps most important, when considering which type of a degree is the best fit, is to think about where in the educational realm you want to be in 5 years. If the answer to that question is: “In the classroom” then the MAT is the right choice for you.
The Masters of Arts in Teaching Degree, here at USC as well as across the board, focuses mainly on the advancement of your teaching career. It offers you the tools you need to become a more effective teacher. The <a href=” http://mat.usc.edu/about/core-principles/”> Core Principles of MAT@USC</a> show MAT@USC’s goal of creating teachers that are uniquely qualified to build and foster an effective and satisfying learning environment.
A new generation of students needs a new generation of teachers who are specially trained and highly qualified. The MAT@USC wants to help you become these teachers and help us prepare the scientists, artists, entrepreneurs, and leaders of tomorrow to meet new and unique challenges.
The Master of Education, on the other hand, focuses more on moving beyond the classroom within the educational realm. This includes leadership and administrative roles, counselor education, but also advanced educational training. If your plan is to eventually move beyond a classroom setting, then you might be better suited for this type of a degree.
While both viable options for advancing your career in education, a Master of Arts in Teaching and a Master of Education offer different advantages. It is up to you to decide which path is right for you.

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