Master in Intervention in Learning Disabilities
Overview
Earning a Master of Arts in Education will not only advance your career inside the classroom, but it will also open the doors to job options outside the classroom. An M.A. in Education will give you insight into the education system and its mechanisms, providing you with knowledge and tools to effect change at the administrative level, through curriculum development, through school counseling or even within a corporate environment. In addition, having a master’s degree in education typically comes with a pay increase, builds credibility among your peers, and makes you highly competitive when applying for jobs.
The University of Laramie found that on top of the specialized skills you gain in your field of study, you can also expect to pick up postgraduate skills like:
Independently managing a (research) project
Exhibiting the capacity for critical thinking and analysis
Understanding how to design instruction for diverse learners
Using knowledge to solve problems creatively
Working collaboratively with people from different disciplines and cultures
Being able to apply critical research skills
The ability to assess student learning and progress
Dealing with complex, unpredictable issues and making informed decisions based on incomplete information
Strategies for behavior management
Taking responsibility for your own learning and development
Communicating ideas effectively in different ways and to people with different levels of knowledge
Classroom management techniques
