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Are there research-oriented and teaching-oriented masters in America?
Master courses in American universities are generally divided into two categories: coursework/teaching and research.

As the name implies, the so-called master of teaching course is a teaching-oriented learning method, and students complete their degrees by studying courses, completing subject assignments and exams. This is not to say that such a master only needs to learn classroom knowledge, which is very different from undergraduate study. Master of teaching means not only learning classroom knowledge, but also getting credits through seminars, handouts and exams. Finally, you can get a master's degree by submitting a small thesis or taking a graduation exam. Research-oriented masters focus on special topics and submit papers after independent research under the guidance of tutors. The thesis passed, the defense passed, and the degree was obtained.

A research-oriented master is a specialized study of a certain subject. If students want to do in-depth research in their chosen major, or plan to enter the doctoral stage, choosing a research-oriented master is the best choice. If students intend to find employment after graduation, they should choose a master's degree in teaching, because a master's degree in teaching trains students' research ability, teamwork and public speaking or research ability, which is more in line with the needs of employment.