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For your master's degree, you may be able to choose among master of education, master of science, and master of arts. The M.Ed. is a good choice if you are a teacher and want to upgrade your knowledge and skills for teaching. It tends to emphasize research less than the other degrees and often does not require a thesis. Your course requirements tend to be more structured. M.A. and M.S. programs are more focused on research, usually require a thesis, and often give you more freedom in your choice of courses. M.A. programs may be slightly more liberal-arts-oriented and less technical than M.S. programs. For example, they may require you to demonstrate competence in a second language.

Source: Illinois Career Information System (CIS) brought to you by Illinois Department of Employment Security.
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