DePauw University: Career Services Center

EDUCATION

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Teachers can have great impact on the social, personal, and intellectual development of individuals. Their influence stems from a love of learning; a talent for awakening students to new modes of thinking; an understanding of the human development process; and professional skills. Teachers must have the ability to communicate, inspire trust and confidence, and motivate students, as well as understand their educational and emotional needs. They also should be organized, dependable, patient, and creative. A general description of teacher work activities includes: planning courses; instructing students; evaluating student performance; supervising student activities; performing administrative duties; advising students; interacting with faculty, parents, and employers; and keeping up with developments in the field.

Teachers can be found in almost every sector of society, and they instruct a wide range of topics. While specific course requirements vary among disciplines, most teachers will fulfill the academic requirements of a major in a chosen field; be literate in the history, philosophy, psychology, sociology and methodology of education; and have developed initial teaching skills through supervised clinical experiences. Although certification is required for public school teachers (k-12) in all 50 states, some states offer alternative teacher certification programs to attract otherwise qualified persons into the field. Aspiring teachers who need certification may also enter programs that grant a master’s degree in education, as well as certification.

Most college and university faculty are in four academic ranks: professor, associate professor, assistant professor, and instructor. Four-year colleges and universities generally hire doctoral degree holders for full-time, tenure-track positions, but may hire master’s degree holders or doctoral candidates for certain disciplines, such as the arts, or for part-time and temporary jobs. In two-year colleges, master’s degree holders often qualify for full-time positions.

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
Examples of Job Titles for Education Majors:
Some of these jobs require education beyond the bachelor’s degree; some of them rely upon the liberal arts component of the education major.

Related Career Titles for Education Majors

Adult Education Teacher	Educational Resource Coordinator	Media Center Specialist	Student Admissions Administrator
Alumni Relations Coordinator	Educational Therapist	Missionary Worker	Student Affairs Administrator
Athletic Coach	Elementary School Teacher	Physical Education Instructor	Student Personnel Administrator
Athletic Director	Employee Training Instructor	Preschool Administrator	Teacher, Adventure/Outdoor Education
Child Life Specialist	Financial Aid Counselor	Registrar/Admissions Director	Teacher, Handicapped Students
Curriculum Specialist	Grant Writer	Religious Institution Education Coordinator	Teacher, Industrial Arts
Day Care Administrator	Guidance Counselor	Resource Teacher	Training Specialist
Education Management Specialist	Historic Site Administrator	School Psychologist	Tutor
Educational Materials Sales Representative	Instructor, College/University	Secondary School Teacher	Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Education and Training Administrator	Kindergarten Teacher	Social Services Volunteer (Vista/Americorps)	Educational Administrator
Librarian	Speech Pathologist	Educational Researcher	Library Consultant
Special Education Administrator

Some Employers of Education Majors:
Business and Industry
Camps
Churches
Colleges and Universities
Community Centers
Educational Publishers
Hospitals
Libraries
Non Profits
Prisons
Public and Private Schools
State and Federal Government
Youth Services