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MEd

MEd

287 3.7
A university degree taken after a first degree for people who teach or work in education
  • noun
  • /ɛm ɛd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : maestría en educación

Examples

  • "At the time," she said, "I was a student at Harvard Med, so I was looking toward science."

    Fiction book (1994)

  • Dr. Day coordinates both the MEd and CTE strands in the EDLD program.

    Academic text (2008)

  • She earned her MEd to deepen her understanding of educational practices.

  • After completing her MEd, she began teaching at a local university.

  • Many professionals pursue an MEd to advance their careers in education.

Synonyms

master's degree
vsMEd
61 3.3

A university degree you get after a bachelor's and before a PhD

is a specific postgraduate qualification in education rather than the general advanced degree
Master of Education
vsMEd
1 4.4

A university degree taken after a first degree to study teaching and schools

is the abbreviated form used to refer to that specific degree

Surface Forms

MEd singular
MEd plural

Etymology

The word MEd is short for Master of Education. A Master is someone with 'higher skill', like a master craftsman, and Education means 'teaching and learning', so an MEd is a higher university degree for people who work or lead in schools.