09-03-2017, 08:14 AM
The ONLY reason to obtain a masters in education is that you work -or want to work- as an educator or administrator.
MAT is usually associated with teaching k-12, while MEd can be anything from teaching to student services to educational technology.
Here's the thing, for those who already work in education, a master's can be a bump in pay. So..... for those NOT working in education, having a master's (without experience) makes you an expensive risk. (what if you're not good at the job?)
Depending on the field and employer, obtain the minimum credential to get employed, and then work on a higher credential simultaneously. Education alone isn't enough, you need to bring experience too.
PS - homeschooling is parent directed learning, so learning classroom pedagogy isn't relevant. As a credential, parents are legally able to teach their kids in all 50 states without a college degree.
MAT is usually associated with teaching k-12, while MEd can be anything from teaching to student services to educational technology.
Here's the thing, for those who already work in education, a master's can be a bump in pay. So..... for those NOT working in education, having a master's (without experience) makes you an expensive risk. (what if you're not good at the job?)
Depending on the field and employer, obtain the minimum credential to get employed, and then work on a higher credential simultaneously. Education alone isn't enough, you need to bring experience too.
PS - homeschooling is parent directed learning, so learning classroom pedagogy isn't relevant. As a credential, parents are legally able to teach their kids in all 50 states without a college degree.
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