Peabody M.Ed program starting a week from today!

[gradDec2010]

I'm beginning the M.Ed program in elementary education at Vanderbilt Peabody in a week! So I was just curious about what you guys are planning to do with your Master of Education? I just want to hear about different options, including teaching as well as research and pursuing additional academic goals.

[ZeChocMoose]

I'm beginning the M.Ed program in elementary education at Vanderbilt Peabody in a week! So I was just curious about what you guys are planning to do with your Master of Education? I just want to hear about different options, including teaching as well as research and pursuing additional academic goals.

Good luck on the start of your semester!

I pursued education research with my master's in education. I worked in education research for 3 years and now I'll be entering an education doctoral program for the fall.

[gradDec2010]

how did you get into education research?

[ZeChocMoose]

how did you get into education research?

My master's program was very research intensive. I took three courses in statistics and one course in research methodology. I also completed an internship in the specific area of education research that I wanted to secure a job. Therefore, I would say it was a combination of academic course work and practical experience that helped me secure a position in education research.

My one comment would be unfortunately you tend to compete for these types of jobs with graduates in other disciplines i.e. psychology, sociology, public health, etc. Sometimes these graduates will have an easier time because their programs are in general more research-intensive whereas usually education master's programs emphasize content over methods. Therefore, if pursuing education research is something that you think you want to do, I would just make sure that you take the necessary courses and get some hands-on experience.