What can I do with a major in Education?
Education degrees prepare people to work in a number of settings.
Education Administrators provide direction, leadership & day-to-day management of activities in preschools, elementary, secondary, religious, vocational/technical schools, colleges & universities, businesses and community service organizations.
Kindergarten & Elementary School Teachers introduce children to numbers, reading, language, science and social studies.
Secondary School Teachers specialize in specific subjects & help students move from childhood to adulthood; plan lessons, prepare tests, grade papers, prepare report cards, oversee study halls & supervise extracurricular activities.
Librarians make information available by collecting, organizing & lending books, periodicals films, records, videotapes, computer tapes, and other types of materials. May be in user services such as reference librarians, or in technical services such as acquisitions librarians and catalogers.
Special Education Teachers educate and train students with a variety of disabilities and use different methods to promote learning. The disabilities can include: learning disabilities, mental retardation, speech or language impairments, emotional disturbances, brain injury, autism, and visual and hearing impairment.
Education Program Specialists provide services for teachers including planning courses, evaluating the school system's educational processes and materials, develop instructional aids, etc.
Related occupations:
| Adult Education Teacher |
Assistant Principal |
Agricultural Extension Agent |
| Business Education Teacher |
Christian Education Worker |
College Dean |
| College President |
College Professor |
Director of Admissions |
| Director of Student Affairs |
Education Consultant |
Elementary Teacher |
| Financial Aid Director |
Financial Aid Advisor |
Librarian |
| Peace Corps/Vista Volunteer |
Personnel Director |
Personnel Representative |
| Preschool Teacher |
Principal |
Registrar |
| School Psychologist |
School Superintendent |
Secondary Teacher |
| Special Education Teacher |
Speech Pathologist |
Teacher |
| Textbook Writer |
Trainer (Educational) |
Tutor |
| Vocational/ Technical Teacher |
YMCA/YWCA Worker |
4-H Agent |
Possible employers of Education majors:
| Public/ Private Schools |
Libraries |
| Day Care Centers |
Colleges/ Universities |
| Youth Services |
Churches |
| Hospitals |
Corporations |
| Community Centers |
Educational Publishers |
| Non-Profit Organizations |
State and Federal Government |
| History/ Art/ Children's Museums |
Skills important for Education majors:
- Ability to persuade and influence others
- Proficiency in interpersonal, oral and written communications
- Ability to maintain composure in stressful and challenging situations
- Ability to relate well with people of differing personalities and backgrounds
- Enjoy and take part in life long learning experiences
Personal attributes important for Education majors:
- Value in helping others learn and succeed
- Sensitive, warm, friendly attitude
- Possess a thirst for knowledge and understanding
- Patient, tactful, enthusiastic, kind
Related activities for Education majors:
- Work part-time or volunteer in a pre-school, nursery, elementary or secondary school
- Serve as a Sunday School, Children's Church or Vacation Bible School Teacher
- Work part-time or volunteer as a peer counselor, tutor, 4-H or scout leader
- Attend workshops or conventions related to education
Internet Resources:
Professional Associations
- American Federation of Teachers
- National Education Association
- American Library Association
School District Websites
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