As an MBA is to the world of business, the Master of Public Administration (MPA) is to Public Service and Administration. The MPA graduate has been educated in humanistic and holistic approaches to administration in preparation for a career primarily in the Public Sector. Social sciences, sociology, anthropology, political science, public policy, and regional and…
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Best Online Master’s in Education Leadership 2018
A Master’s degree in Educational Leadership is a top tier degree in the specific area of study that will prepare the graduate for various teaching positions in multiple levels of education but, more importantly, prepare the graduate for positions of leadership including Director, Assistant Principal, Principal, Headmaster and Head of School (to name but a…
Career Outlook for Special Education Advocates
Image source Since the passage of IDEA–the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (known as the Education for All Handicapped Children Act from 1975 to 1990)–more children with special needs are being educated and receiving the care and instruction they need. And to fill these roles, more special education teachers and advocates are needed. According to…
Key Differences Between the Master of Education and the Special Education Degrees
Image source What does it take to be a teacher? Patience, love of children, ingenuity and creativity are attributes that probably top that list. Certainly any good teacher needs those tools in his or her resource kit, but what about special education teachers? Are the skills needed by educators who work with children with special…
Trends in Special Education
Image source It wasn’t until the 1970s that children with special needs were guaranteed by law the right to attend public school in the United States. The passage of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act in 1975 (EHA) was the beginning of viewing intellectually and/or physically differently-abled young people as just as deserving of…
The History of Special Education
Image source When picturing a special education teacher, images of a calm and competent educator working diligently with children and young adults with special needs to help them learn skills and gain knowledge come to mind–but that wasn’t always the case. Until fairly recently, young people with disabilities were not allowed to attend public school…
What it Takes to be a Special Education Teacher
Image source The role a good educator plays in the development of a child with special needs is undeniable. Helping children and young people excel to the best of their abilities is the heart of what a special education teacher does. Many current educators are seeking an advanced degree in special education as a way…
50 Best Online Master of Special Education Degree Programs 2018
The field of special education is as vast as a child’s personality and has many different areas in which licensed teachers can make a difference. Helping children and young people at all different levels of abilities takes caring, committed, and competent educators. For teachers who already work in the field of special education or for…
How to Prepare for an Online Master’s Degree in Organizational Leadership
Image source You have made the decision to further your education through an online degree. You want to advance into leadership roles, and you’ve decided upon a master’s degree in organizational leadership. How do you prepare–is your bachelor’s degree enough, or should you have done more? No worries–we’ve comprised a list of the best online…
What Can You Do With a Master’s Degree in Organizational Leadership?
Image source Management and leadership positions are on the rise according to US News and World Report. Companies want a professional at the helm of their organization that will command and inspire teams and individuals in order to maximize efficiency, facilitate employee contentment, and secure business profits and growth. With job growth in this field…
