Education
What Can I Do With A Major In Education?
A career in education was once exclusively a career in teaching, usually in an elementary or secondary school or in a college or university, or to a lesser extent in a church or synagogue, or other religious institution. Today it is a much broader enterprise. Most educators are still teachers, but many specialty areas have developed, i.e. reading teachers, guidance counselors, librarians and other media specialists, nurses, physical therapists, social workers, business managers, computer experts--to mention a few. It can be said that teaching is the central career in education. All other educators exist to support teachers in one way or another.
In the public schools the most prevalent career route is a result of training in an approved program which leads to state certification. Other institutions and programs may consider a candidate without certification, but necessarily with a strong educational background and strong commitment.
Though teaching is still the career of choice for teachers, training, education and skills allow one to consider alternative career choices. These are wide and varied, occurring in different settings and with titles other than "teacher" (see Related Occupations).
The related occupations listed below are just some of the possible choices for teachers.
A Sample of Related Occupations
Types of Employers
Colleges and Universities
Community Service Agencies
Consulting Organizations
Cultural Organizations
Federal Education Agencies
Financial Institutions
Government Affiliated Schools Abroad
Health Service Providers
Industry
Judicial System
Media
Museums, Historical Societies
National Associations and Councils
Pre-school/Day Care Centers
Private Schools
Private Schools Abroad
Public Schools
Regional and National Accrediting Agencies
Research and Development Centers
State Boards/State Departments of Ed.
Related Web Links
Professional Associations
For additional career information, see the
Occupational Outlook Handbook
