W h What can I do with a Major in Education? I CAN GO IN TO K-12 Education Teaching Preschool, Elementary, Middle, Secondary Administration Principle, Superintendent Special Services Reading, Title I, Guidance Counseling, Special Education, ESL (English as a second language) Tutoring Test Preparation AND POSSIBLY WORK FOR DOING THIS CAN HELP ME GET THERE SAMPLE COMPANIES SAMPLE TITLES EMPLOYERS & CAREER PREPARATION INDUSTRIES STRATEGIES Public, private, charter, Montessori, Magnet schools Day care centers Boards of Education Tutoring & learning centers Test preparation centers Oversees schools for military personnel Choose a target age group, Develop patience and ability to work with people from varying backgrounds, Strong communication skills, Complete teacher certification Work part time or volunteer as a tutor on or off campus Part time job as camp counselor or at a youth program Make connections in the school districts Connect with alumni who work in the ISD s Pursue multiple certifications Pursue graduate school Master s in Education, Doctorate of Education, Master s in Counseling with Licensure Austin ISD Leander ISD Round Rock ISD Pflugerville ISD Redeemer Lutheran School Education Service Center Region 13 The Kinectory The Literacy Coalition of Central Texas Austin Partners in Education Texas International Education Consortium YMCA Elementary School Teacher Middle School Teacher High School Teacher Education Coordinator of Education Principal Tutor School Counselor Part Time/Intern titles Tutor Camp Counselor Child Caregiver
Higher Education Administration Student Support Services Student Affairs Teaching Research Information/Library Services Instructional Design Online Learning EMPLOYERS/INDUSTRIES CAREER PREPARATION STRATEGIES Four Year Colleges & universities Two year/community colleges Technical schools Presentation skills, interpersonal communications Residential assistant, Peer mentor, Orientation leader, Tutor Master s degree in Student Development or related area Earn a Ph.D. or Ed.D. in a content area Pursue a Ph.D. in Higher Education for upper level administrative positions Concordia University Texas Texas State University Austin Community College Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Academic Advisor Disabilities Coordinator Career Services Professor Instructor Student Activities Officer Librarian Academic Success Coordinator Program Manager/Specialist Student Affairs Intern Research Assistant Tutor LMS (Learning Management System) Intern
Adult & Continuing Education Staff Development Professional Development Career/Technical Education ESL (English as a Second Language) Literacy Development GED Preparation Instructional design Online Learning EMPLOYERS/INDUSTRIES CAREER PREPARATION STRATEGIES Federal, State, local governments Boards of Education Colleges & Universities Community Organizations Professional Associations Residential Care Facilities Corporate and non-profit Presentation skills, communication, creativity, desire to help others succeed, repertoire of strategies for teaching learners from varied ages and backgrounds Volunteer or paid experience in area of interest Earn reputation for area of expertise Business, communications, human resource management, healthcare administration MBA or Master s degree is area of interest Goodwill Industries Facebook Hayes County Food Bank Learning & Development Training Coordinator GED Specialist/Teacher Adult Educator Curriculum Coordinator L&D Business Partner Program Intern Outdoor Education Leader Resource Center Intern LMS (Learning Management System) Intern
Business & Communications Training Curriculum Development Publishing, editing Technical Writing Sales Customer Service Management Learning & Development EMPLOYERS/INDUSTRIES CAREER PREPARATION STRATEGIES Publishers News companies Software companies Educational Supply Companies Public and Private corporations Public speaking skills, interpersonal communications, web design, publishing and media software Internship/PT job in an area of interest Join the Communications Club Conduct informational interviews Business, Communications, English MBA, or Master s in a specific field Facebook Main Street Hub Whole Foods A+ Federal Credit Union WP Engine Learning & Development Business Partner Talent Development Manager Instructional Trainer Leadership Development elearning Designer/Trainer Training program intern HR intern Management Development Intern Government & Non-profit Administration Planning Evaluation Management Research & Writing Teaching Community Affairs EMPLOYERS/INDUSTRIES CAREER PREPARATION STRATEGIES Federal, State, and local government agencies Social service agencies Become familiar with the government application process, Analytical, writing, presentation skills, research Student government, local political groups, campaigns, and volunteer with civic organizations or service projects Intern or PT job at a government agency Conduct informational interviews with government workers Texas Workforce Commission City of Austin Texas Department of Health & Human Services Upbring Austin Chamber of Commerce Public Information Specialist Public Affairs Officer Executive Program Manager/Coordinator Community Relations Outreach Intern Research Intern Public Policy Intern
Business, Communications, Political Science Master s in Public Policy or Public Administration Selected information on this majors to careers information sheet was adapted from What Can I Do With This Major? produced by the University of Tennessee Center for Career Development.