A degree in Education prepares you for many different careers
besides teaching. The dominant skill pattern of educators is their
capacity to learn and adapt to new situations. Educators are also
involved in: Planning/Organizing
Research and analysis
Communicating
Decision making
Counseling
Processing paperwork
Presenting
Creating
Initiating
Supervising and delegating
Coordinating
Motivating
Evaluating
Problem solving
Administering and so on... These skills can lend themselves to many different fields. Before you begin to look at the different types of opportunities
available to Education majors, you must look at yourself and ask
yourself a few basic questions: What am I good at? Understand your major strengths, skills and accomplishments What do I like to do? Examine your interests. What kind of life style do I want to
lead? Examine your values...is money what you're after, job
security, challenging work? If you are having trouble answering these questions, you are not
alone. Make an appointment an advisors in the Career Center. We want to help
you! POSITIONS Once you know yourself, you are ready to decide where and how
you want to apply this knowledge. A bachelor's degree in Education and the appropriate skills
and/or experience can lead to positions in: Teaching
Training & development
Human resources /personnel
Publishing and technical writing
Computer programming or consulting
Public relations
Media
Sales
Health care
Business administration
Social work
Consulting etc... Experience in the field or an advanced degree could lead to
certain positions in Teaching, Administration Management ,
Counseling etc... For information on graduate schools, consult Peterson's EMPLOYMENT Typical places of employment are: Elementary and secondary schools
Colleges and universities
Accounting and business services
Hospitals and health care facilities
Computer manufacturers
Banks
Insurance companies
Wholesale/Retail
Real estate offices
Associations
Non-Profit organizations
Foundations
Public utilities
Federal, state and local government
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