So you want to do more A master's degree in education is the best way to further your career as an educator. Many teachers use Stanislaus State' Master of Arts in Education program as an opportunity to become more involved in the learning process of their future institutions. Some obtain the degree so they can later teach teachers. Others want a future in school. The Department of Advanced Studies offers a Master of Arts degree in Education with an emphasis in the following Curriculum and Instruction areas Educational Technology, Elementary Education, Multilingual Education, Reading, and Secondary Education.administration.