Master of Education Special Education (Middle Level High School)

Students who would like to pursue a rewarding career in the education sector should obtain a master in middle level education. This degree program allows learners to develop the critical, conceptual and collaborative thinking skills and concepts that allow them to succeed in the challenging present-day classroom environment. The program entails foundation courses in addition to courses dealing with the theory and practice of middle-level education. Students also cover content area courses and portfolio courses. A number of regular and online institutions offer a master in middle level education program, allowing students to acquire this degree through a mode that suits their particular routine.

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Masters in Middle Level Education Program
This advanced degree can be completed in 1-2 years. Learners can opt for master of science in middle level education or master of arts in middle level education. Students who would like to earn this degree at their own pace should enroll in online programs that are self-paced. Some of the courses students will complete in this program include introduction to curriculum portfolios, adolescent development psychology of adolescence and multicultural teaching and learning. Students will also go through qualitative/interpretive research. Other courses may include effective teaching in middle level education and other related issues. These programs also focus on communication and group leadership abilities. Learners also get to improve their oral and written skills in addition to learning about the latest educational concepts. Students in master's programs in middle level education can also choose to focus their studies in a particular area within education such as middle-level special education or adolescent psychology.

Admissions Requirements
To enroll in a master's program in middle level education, students must hold a bachelor's degree in childhood education, secondary education or human services. Candidates should also have an interest in educational research in addition to having excellent communication skills. It is also important to have work experience in academic settings.

Career Prospects
As the various public and private education sectors require rigorous education for middle level children, pursuing a program in this concentration can lead students to highly rewarding careers. School administrators prefer to hire educators with a degree in middle level education. Earning this degree can thus help graduates prepared to take up highly rewarding jobs.

Earning a master's degree in this field can help students find a number of promising opportunities in the education sector. They can work as middle school principals, middle school teachers, middle school curriculum administrators, or teaching assistants. They can also work as middle school special education instructors. On average, these professionals can earn in the range of $61,000 to $96,000 on an annual basis.

Online Masters in Middle Level Education
Students who cannot enroll in regular classes can get into the online programs in nursing and pursue a career in education from the comfort of their home. The online programs are highly suitable for working professionals who want to find more rewarding jobs without giving up their existing job routine. As these programs are based on lot of flexibility, they can help students pursue their educational goals in a convenient manner.

States with the highest employment level in this occupation:

State	Employment	Employment per thousand jobs	Location quotient	Hourly mean wage	Annual mean wage
California	1660	0.11	1.26	18.13	37720
Florida	1130	0.14	1.68	17.97	37370
Illinois	960	0.16	1.92	17.9	37240
Texas	760	0.07	0.78	16.62	34570
New York	650	0.07	0.85	20.12	41840

Source: bls.gov