Hello again pacmarrin-ga,
Thank you for accepting the negative answer I?ve found. I?m posting
the various sources I used to reach this conclusion. As you requested,
I?ve also done some additional searching to find if there is a
consensus about foreign language requirements for an MA degree. Once
again, the research shows that foreign language requirements vary
greatly from institution to institution and even department to
department in a particular school.
This was an interesting (and frustrating) research project that
resulted mostly in confirming that there are no consistent or
universal standards for degree designations or degree requirements. It
seems that you could find ample information online to support whatever
position you want to take for implementing a particular program in
your school or for your master?s degree program.
Best wishes for your projects.
~ czh ~
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MASTERS PROGRAMS -- EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
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Two master's degree programs are offered in Educational Leadership:
the Master of Education Degree (M.Ed.) and the Master of Arts Degree
(M.A.). The purpose of the M.Ed. in Educational Leadership is to
prepare individuals for leadership positions and administrative
careers in education. The M.A. options are designed to prepare
individuals for leadership positions in student personnel
administration in higher education and education-related fields. The
M.A. options do not fulfill state certification requirements.
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http://www.worldwidelearn.com/degrees/educational-leadership-degree.htm
GRADUATE EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
Online Master's and PhD degree programs in educational leadership.
Specialization areas include adult education leadership, community
college leadership, K-12 educational leadership, school development
and leadership, and more.
Online Educational Leadership Degree Programs
Jones International University
Jones International University offers an online Master of Education
with the following specializations:
M.Ed. in Educational Leadership and Administration
This M.Ed. program is designed for individuals preparing for
leadership and administrative positions in public and private
education at the local, state, and national levels. It also leads to
preparation for a principal's license. The curriculum covers national
and local issues affecting education and includes development of
mastery in strategic planning, organizational management, and
accountability.
Touro University International
Touro University International offers the following online educational
leadership degree programs:
M.A. in Education - Educational Leadership
The goal is to provide quality education and training to individuals
seeking a graduate degree in International Health and to current
practitioners or scientists seeking to fulfill their academic goals by
achieving and earning an advanced degree in the field of International
Health. Graduates of the M.A. degree in Education with a
specialization in Educational Leadership will be prepared to fill
managerial and/or leadership positions in public or private
educational organizations. The program emphasizes management and
leadership aspects of education, cross cultural awareness, planning,
implementing and evaluating sustainable educational programs, develop
student skills and ability to assess needs and develop priorities with
limited resources.
Acadia University
Acadia University, Nova Scotia, Canada offers the following education
degree in educational leadership:
Master of Education in Leadership and School Development
This program in leadership is designed for school administrators and
teachers. Participants can enroll on either a full-time or part-time
basis. Within limits, the program provides flexibility for
participants to design a program that suits their particular needs. In
addition, participants may be granted credit for one elective based on
workshops, seminars, or educational modules they have completed in
other settings, such as the modules offered by the Nova Scotia
Educational Leadership Consortium.
University of Calgary, Canada
The Graduate Division of Educational Research (GDER) in the Faculty of
Education at University of Calgary offers an online Master of
Education with specialization in Educational Leadership. This area of
specialization is designed to provide a broad knowledge base to
current and future educational leaders. The program covers several
areas including staff development, community school relations and
school administration. Graduates typically seek administrative
positions at school and school-system levels. Most graduates take on
roles within the school as curriculum leaders, department heads,
assistant principals, vice principals, and principals.
University of Illinois at Springfield
University of Illinois at Springfield offers an online Master Teaching
and Leadership (MTL) concentration in the Educational Leadership
program. This program is designed for teachers wishing to assume a
leadership position in their school or district, but who do not desire
certification as a principal or superintendent. Accredited by the
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
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http://www.ed.psu.edu/edldr/
EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
Effective Summer 2003, the program name of Educational Administration
will change to Educational Leadership.
Overview
The Educational Leadership program at Penn State is consistently
ranked in the top 10 educational leadership programs in the United
States. This program is available to those who want to exercise
leadership roles in educational policy and management or engage in
research. Among those roles are principals, supervisors, and
superintendents of public and independent schools, intermediate unit
officials, state and federal agency administrators and staff,
professor of educational leadership, and research and development
personnel. Special areas of research are organizational theory, school
law, negotiations, personnel and staff development economics and
finance in education, application of modern technology, leadership,
politics of education, and philosophical issues in educational
leadership. Internships and practicums in a variety of settings can be
arranged.
Three separate graduate programs are offered in educational
leadership: Doctoral-Ph.D. and D.Ed.; Masters-M.Ed. and M.S.;
Certification-Principal and Letter of Eligibility for Superintendent.
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MASTER OF ARTS VS. MASTER OF EDUCATION
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http://www.ecps.educ.ubc.ca/grad_programs/ma_med.html
Department of Educational Counselling and Psychology, and Special Education
M.A. vs M.Ed
Distinction between M.A. and M.Ed. Degrees in ECPS Program Areas
It is critical that applicants to the ECPS Program Areas indicate
whether they wish to be considered for an M.A. (Master of Arts) or an
M.Ed. (Master of Education) degree. A brief description of the
differences between these two degrees follows.
The M.Ed. degree is designed as a practitioner's degree, for students
who wish to acquire the knowledge, skills and experience necessary to
work in a professional field. As a professional degree,the M.Ed. is
intended for students who wish, upon graduation, to assume positions
of leadership in a practical setting or positions requiring more
advanced study than that available at the Bachelor's level (e.g., as
an instructional technologist or as a district resource teacher). The
M.Ed. is not a research degree in the sense that the student is not
required to carry out and defend an independent research project.
However, the M.Ed. program is nevertheless research-based in that
consideration of educationally-relevant research constitutes a major
focus of study and students are normally required to take a number of
research-relevant courses (e.g., statistics courses). Some M.Ed.
programs require students to complete a graduating seminar and
portfolio (EPSE 590) as part of program requirements.
The M.A. degree is intended for students interested in conducting a
research study or who wish, upon graduation, to assume a research
position or to proceed to doctoral level studies. Accordingly, the
M.A. program is designed specifically as a research degree, with
students required to carry out and complete an independent research
project (Masters Thesis). Completion of a Master's thesis is viewed as
a prerequisite for the pursuit of doctoral studies in most
institutions. Students who anticipate proceeding to the Ph,D. program
in EPSE are advised to include EPSE 528 (Basic Principles of
Measurement) and EPSE 596 (Correlational Designs and Analysis in
Educational Research) in their M.A. programs.
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http://www.williams.edu/resources/teaching/MATvsME.d.html
Master's of Art's in Teaching vs. Master's of Education
Master of arts in teaching. Master of Education. Master of Arts in
education. Finding the nomenclature of ed-schooling programs a bit
much to master? Here's a primer.
At some institutions, a master of education, or M.Ed., prepares
students to be classroom instructors. By contrast, master's of arts
degrees (M.A.'s) at these schools are often research-oriented and may
be a step toward a Ph.D., the principal's or counselor's office, or a
job with a non-profit organization. The M.A. comes in a menu of
flavors, from educational psychology to higher-education
administration to curriculum development, and "is more of a generalist
degree," says Kelly Trottier, the internship and placement coordinator
at Stanford's school of education. But wait! A Master of arts in
Teaching ( M.A.T) tends to be a surer ticket to the classroom than
even an M.Ed.-because at schools offering M.A.T Programs, the M.Ed. is
usually the generalist degree.
In PLAIN ENGLISH:
A Regular Master's Degree will not prepare a teacher for the specifics
of teaching in a classroom, but may prepare a student for a more
administrative, policy related field. A M.Ed. is also more
generalistic than an M.A.T. At schools where it is the only education
degree offered, it can be used to enter the classroom. However, people
with these degrees tend to concentrate in another area, such as
counseling psychology, or research. Many people who are pursuing a
doctorate or higher education will get this type of degree. The M.A.T
is the most specific of the three, and is generally sought by those
individuals who are looking to go straight into the classrooms, and
seeking teacher certification. Many programs that offer the M.A.T
offer concentrations in specific subject areas such as History,
Language Arts, Mathematics, etc.
Keep in mind that these are generalizations, and people who have
M.A.T's have gone on to do research and administrative work, whereas
individuals with M.Ed.'s do teach in a classroom setting. These are
merely some guidelines to help make your choice more informed.
{Summary by: Renee C. Dumouchel '03}
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MASTERS DEGREE ? FOREIGN LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
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http://gradschool.rgp.ufl.edu/gradcat/2002-2003/master.html
Requirements for Master's Degrees
General Regulations
Language Requirements-(1) The requirement of a reading knowledge of a
foreign language is at the discretion of the department. The foreign
language requirement varies from department to department and the
student should check with the appropriate department for specific
information. (2) The ability to use the English language correctly and
effectively, as judged by the supervisory committee, is required of
all candidates.
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http://www.rgs.uky.edu/gs/bulletin/bull9800/advdeg.html
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL MASTER'S DEGREES
Foreign Language Requirement
Many programs require a reading knowledge of a modern foreign language
for the master's degree. French, German, or Russian are the normally
accepted languages. However, another modern language pertinent to the
student's program may be substituted on the recommendation of the
adviser and with the approval of the Director of Graduate Studies and
the Dean of The Graduate School. The language requirement may be
satisfied by:
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http://www.baylor.edu/mfl/index.php?id=11686
Proficiency Options - Master of Arts
The prerogative of requiring a foreign language for the MA degree
rests with the degree program. MA students enrolled in a degree
program which requires foreign language may fulfill this requirement
by demonstrating intermediate proficiency via any one of the options
below:
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http://www.virginia.edu/registrar/records/97gradrec/chapter5/gchap5-7.18b.html
5: Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
Departmental Degree Requirements
For the Degree of Master of Arts Candidates are required to take 27
credits of courses at the 500, 700, and 800 level, including ENCR 801.
An M.A. thesis may be written for course credit, but is not required.
During the period of registration the candidate should confer with the
Director of Graduate Studies in English. An oral examination is
required as well as a "reading knowledge" of one foreign language,
which may be demonstrated as follows:
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