{"id":8681,"date":"2021-04-29T11:49:37","date_gmt":"2021-04-29T15:49:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/enews\/?p=8681"},"modified":"2024-12-17T12:14:25","modified_gmt":"2024-12-17T17:14:25","slug":"is-med-or-msol-right-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/enews\/is-med-or-msol-right-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"M.Ed. vs. MSOL: Which Master’s Degree is Right for You?"},"content":{"rendered":"

What does a bachelor\u2019s degree in education, business, communications, English literature, and economics have in common? It might seem far-fetched, but they\u2019re all equally great starting points when it comes to a leadership career in higher education! Not all administration roles in education begin with experience at the front of the classroom. Depending on your unique career goals, your interests, and your skillsets, a Master\u2019s of Science in Organizational Leadership (MSOL) or a Master\u2019s in Education (M.ED) can offer similar career outcomes. Whether your skills lie in finance or Foucault, you can pursue a leadership role in the exciting education field with the right Master\u2019s degree. So which Master\u2019s degree route do you choose, M.ED vs MSOL, and why? Aspiring principals, counselors, administrators, trainers, consultants, and more — we\u2019re here to discuss options for your own higher education.<\/p>\n

Admissions<\/h2>\n

The requirements to\u00a0apply for Goodwin University\u2019s MSOL program<\/a>\u00a0and to\u00a0apply for Goodwin University\u2019s M.ED program<\/a>\u00a0are quite similar. You won\u2019t need to take the GRE to gain entry into either. However, for both, you\u2019ll need to:<\/p>\n

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  1. Have achieved a bachelor\u2019s degree and a GPA of at least 3.0 from a college or university that is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, and submit an official or unofficial transcript.<\/li>\n
  2. Provide a professional resume.<\/li>\n
  3. Include proof of immunizations.<\/li>\n
  4. Pay $50 to apply and complete a\u00a0graduate application form<\/a>!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Recommendations are also required for entry into either program, however, the focus of those letters vary slightly. M.ED applicants must have recommendations that highlight excellence in previous teaching situations. An interview with program directors and potential faculty is also required. For MSOL applicants, recommendation letters should focus on the aspiring students\u2019 leadership potential, and instead of an interview, applicants must write a personal statement of intent. Each approach allows the applicant a chance to explain their prior experience and how that relates to their professional goals. A background in teaching is important for entry into the M.ED program.<\/p>\n

    Curriculum<\/h2>\n

    As you can gather from the admission requirements, the M.ED program is directed at individuals with teaching experience. The\u00a0M.ED curriculum<\/a>\u00a0is designed to enhance leadership skills and capabilities for reaching different types of learners. Students will learn all about the UDL (Universal Design for Learning) framework. Coursework includes lessons like:<\/p>\n