What Can I Do with a Major in…
Education
A degree in education prepares students for careers in unlimited settings helping to advance society by effectively teaching skills needed for daily life. Graduates can work in child psychology, elementary education, day care, and adult education. The following occupations represent some career opportunities available to education majors. Some will require additional education. For more information visit the Career Center in Lucina 220.
Athletic Coach
Athletic Director
Audiologist
Audiovisual Specialist
Behavioral Psychologist
Business Trainer
Camp Director
Career Counselor
Child Advocate
Child Care Aide
Child Care Director
Children’s Activity Director
Children’s Book Author
Communication Therapist
CPR/First Aid Instructor
Curriculum Specialist
Educational Consultant
Educational Journalist
Educational Materials Sales Rep.
Educational Software Developer
Educational Therapist
Grant Writer
Guidance Counselor
Human Resources Professional
Librarian
Media Center Specialist
Peace Corps
Principal
Prison Educator
Psychologist
Public Health Educator
Public Relations Specialist
School Board Member
School Counselor
School Social Worker
Speech Therapist
Speech Pathologist
State Education Official
Student Affairs Representative
Substance Abuse Specialist
Superintendent
Teacher Aide
Teacher, Blind
Teacher, Child Development Ctr.
Teacher, Day Care Center
Teacher, Deaf
Teacher, Kindergarten
Teacher, Outdoor/Adventure
Textbook Editor
Training Instructor
Tutor
Welfare Worker
Resources available in the Career Center, Lucina 220:
101 Career Alternatives for Teachers (OCC EDU 2)
AAEE Job Search Handbook for Educators (Free resource)
Career Opportunities in Education (OCC EDU 4)
Careers in Education (OCC EDU 6)
Careers in Focus: Education (OCC EDU 3)
College Majors Handbook (MAJ 6)
Great Jobs for Physical Education Majors (OCC EDU 8)
Inside Secrets of Finding a Teaching Job (EDU 18)
Occupational Outlook Handbook (JS JO 20)
Opportunities in Adult Education Careers (OCC EDU 6.2)
Opportunities in Counseling and Development Careers (OCC 51)
Opportunities in Education Careers (OCC EDU 10)
Opportunities in Educational Support Careers (OCC EDU 12)
Opportunities in Teaching Careers (OCC EDU 14)
Opportunities in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (OCC EDU 15)
What Can You Do with a Major in Education? (OCC EDU 2.5)
Websites:
BSU Dept. of Education: http://www.bsu.edu/teachers/
Great Links to Explore (BSU Career Center)
America’s Career InfoNet: http://www.acinet.org/
Employment Outlook: http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0854971.html
IndianaINTERNnet: http://www.indianaintern.net/home.asp
Internships.com
Internships USA.com
Vault Career Insider
Learn More Indiana.org: http://www.learnmoreindiana.org
O*NET: http://online.onetcenter.org
Occupational Outlook Handbook: http://www.bls.gov/oco/
Salary Wizard: http://www.salary.com
Volunteer Match: http://www.volunteermatch.org