Master's
Degrees
Master's Degrees:
Master of Arts Degrees:
Master of Education Degrees:
Master of Science Degrees:
Understanding
Master's Degrees at the U of M:
All programs are designed to educate students in their chosen degree
path and prepare them for professional or academic work.
- Master's
Master's degrees are primarily for people who are seeking more
education in a chosen field in preparation for specific work.
- Master of Arts (M.A.)
Master of Arts programs are administered through the Graduate
School and have a theoretical research focus. Master of Arts programs
are more competitive than Master of Education programs, as the
Graduate School has higher admissions standards.
Master of Arts programs available in Rochester include Adult
Education and Human Resource Development. Students with specific
career goals, such as pursuing a Ph.D. or an Ed.D., are encouraged
to discuss the issue of selecting an M.A. or M.Ed. with an advisor
to determine the right choice for them.
- Master of Education (M.Ed.)
Master of Education programs are provided by the College of Education
and Human Resource Development and rely on coursework that can be
applied directly to work settings. Students with specific career
goals, such as pursuing a Ph.D. or an Ed.D. are encouraged to discuss
the issue of selecting an M.A. or M.Ed. with an advisor to determine
the right choice for them.
- Master of Science (M.S.)
The Master of Science degree is customarily for persons who anticipate
entering research and development. It is also the standard required
degree for continuation on to most Ph.D. degree programs. The
degree is offered under three options:
| PLAN A |
Completion of a minimum number of graduate-level
coursework credits and a thesis research project of at least
10 credits. This option is available for COMPUTER SCIENCE
and ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING. |
| PLAN B |
Completion of a larger number of minimum graduate-level
coursework credits and a professional project or paper.
This option is available for COMPUTER SCIENCE only. |
| PLAN C |
Completion of graduate-level coursework including
3 credits with project, written report, and oral presentation
course experience requirements. This option is available
for ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING only. |
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