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Master's Degree in Education Career Overview

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the education field is the second largest in the U.S. and provides more than 13 million jobs.1 As it continues to evolve, there will be not only new and diverse careers in education, but also a growing need to find leaders who understand the landscape of this field. Earning your Master's Degree in Education with a concentration in Curriculum Leadership, Educational Leadership or Educational Technology Leadership could give you the credentials you need to take advantage of these career opportunities and position yourself to be an invaluable leader in this field.

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Professional Responsibilities

When you earn your Master's Degree in Education, you could be prepared to advance your career in a number of educational leadership roles. Careers in education could involve the following responsibilities:

  • Supervising educators, staff and students at the K-12 levels
  • Planning for academic development through continuous and cumulative curriculum improvement
  • Designing curriculum and training programs for individuals and groups in the education field
  • Integrating digital resources and emerging technologies into lesson plans to facilitate the learning experience
  • Advising on methods and strategies of communication across various media outlets
  • Conducting research to integrate practical classic and current educational methodologies in the classroom

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Career Options

 

DeVry University graduates in Education could be prepared to enter one of many career fields:

  • Educational Consultant
  • Instructional Coordinator
  • Instructional Designer
  • Principal
  • Assistant Principal
  • School District Administrator
  • School Superintendent
  • Distance Education Program Director
  • Instructional Coordinator
  • Educational Consultant

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1Bureau of Labor and Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook 2010-2011 Edition — Educational Services, Significant Points: www.bls.gov/oco/cg/cgs034.htm