Here are answers to some of the questions I've gotten from readers so far.
How do I decide which M.Ed to get?
In the course, I didn't discuss which M.Ed to get. For example, at the American College of Education, there are quite a few M.Ed options, ranging from Curriculum and Instruction (the one I earned), Ed Leadership, Educational Technology, and Bilingual Education. That's a lot to choose from — here are two things to keep in mind.
To an extent, the M.Ed you choose opens doors…
If you're slightly interested in becoming a principal, athletic director, or superintendent someday, you really should do Ed Leadership. Even if you don't end up using it, it will give you some great insight into how schools work and what goes into running them. The reason I didn't choose Ed Leadership is because they typically require an internship, and I didn't want to do that.
Likewise, if you want to work in the curriculum office someday, an M.Ed in C & I would obviously be your choice.
But remember: your degree alone won't take you anywhere
If you're not interested in a position change, then you're degree type isn't super important. Since you probably don't want to get another master's down the road, try making a decision that covers as many “I might like to try _____ job someday” bases as possible.
I might want to be an administrator someday, but I'm not sure
You won't regret getting the Ed Leadership degree, especially if you do it at an affordable, flexible institution like ACE. If there's any chance you might like to be an administrator someday, I'd recommend inquiring on this page about getting your Ed Leadership master's from ACE.