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Education Career Guides
What Does a Career in Education Look Like?
Changing the future starts with teaching children. If you are passionate about helping young minds flourish, a future in education could be the perfect fit for you. From teaching to developing curriculum, there are many occupations in education that you could pursue. All of them can help you make a difference for students and communities. Learn more about positions in education and how a degree can help you reach your dream goal.
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Careers You Can Pursue With an Education Bachelor's Degree—Leading to Teacher Licensure
- Elementary Education - B.A.
- Special Education* - B.A.
- Mathematics Education* - B.S.
- Science Education* - B.S.
Elementary Education - B.A.
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Special Education* - B.A.
*Available degrees include Special Education and Elementary Education (Dual Licensure) – B.A and Special Education (Mild-to-Moderate) – B.A.
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Mathematics Education* - B.S.
*Available degrees include Mathematics Education (Middle Grades) – B.S and Mathematics Education (Secondary) – B.S.
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Science Education* - B.S.
*Available degrees include Science Education (Middle Grades) – B.S., Science Education (Secondary Chemistry) – B.S., Science Education (Secondary Physics) – B.S., Science Education (Secondary Biological Science) – B.S., and Science Education (Secondary Earth Science) – B.S.
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Careers You Can Pursue With an Education Bachelor's Degree
- Educational Studies* - B.A.
Educational Studies* - B.A.
*This is a non-licensure degree program.
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Careers You Can Pursue With an Education Master's Degree—Leading to Teacher Licensure
- Teaching, Elementary Education – M.A.
- Teaching, English Education (Secondary) - M.A
- Teaching, Mathematics Education* - M.A.
- Teaching, Science Education (Secondary) - M.A.
- Teaching, Special Education (K–12) – M.A.
Teaching, Elementary Education – M.A.
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Teaching, English Education (Secondary) - M.A.
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Teaching, Mathematics Education* - M.A.
*Available degrees include Teaching, Mathematics Education (Middle Grades) - M.A. and Teaching, Mathematics Education (Secondary) - M.A.
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Teaching, Science Education (Secondary) - M.A.
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Teaching, Special Education (K–12) – M.A.
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Careers You Can Pursue With an Education Master's Degree—For Already Licensed Teachers
- Endorsement Preparation, English Language Learning (PreK-12)
- English Language Learning (PreK-12) - M.A.
- Mathematics Education* - M.A.
- Science Education* - M.A.
Endorsement Preparation, English Language Learning (PreK-12)
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English Language Learning (PreK-12) - M.A.
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Mathematics Education* - M.A.
*Available degrees include Mathematics Education (K–6) – M.A., Mathematics Education (Middle Grades) – M.A., and Mathematics Education (Secondary) – M.A.
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Science Education* - M.A.
*Available degrees include Science Education (Middle Grades) – M.A., Science Education (Secondary Chemistry) – M.A., Science Education (Secondary Physics) – M.A., Science Education (Secondary Biological Science) – M.A., and Science Education (Secondary Earth Science) – M.A.
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Careers You Can Pursue With an Education Master's Degree
- Curriculum and Instruction - M.S.
- Educational Leadership - M.S.
- Education Technology and Instructional Design – M.Ed.
Curriculum and Instruction - M.S.
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Educational Leadership - M.S.
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Education Technology and Instructional Design – M.Ed.
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