Is it acceptable to abbreviate degree titles in job searches?

When writing a CV or resume, is it acceptable practice to shorten the names of the degrees, so that the degree appears more generally applicable to the job applied for?

For example, if I earned a Masters in Teaching, but wanted to apply for a non-teaching job, could I just state "Master's degree"? If I earn an MEd emphasizing secondary education, could I shorten the name of the degree when applying to college positions?

Here are some examples:

Bachelor of Arts in History --> Bachelor of Arts
Master of Arts in Teaching --> Master of Arts
Masters in Teaching --> Master's degree
Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction - Secondary Education --> Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction

Will employers perceive this as unethical or dishonest?

 

Agreed. I think even just giving a degree title as a "Master of Arts," etc. with no indication of the subject of the degree would be strikingly odd.

It's widely known that many good people get degrees in one thing then move on to careers in something unrelated or loosely related!

In particular, I think it is or it should be widely known that many people move on from teaching. A teacher changing careers might briefly mention, in a resume and/or in an interview, one or more transferable skills. Off the top of my head, I imagine almost any former teacher would have gained some valuable experience in making presentations, conflict resolution, compliance with standards, working with persons with disabilities, basic occupational safety, etc., that could they could connect to all sorts of other work.