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Careers & Alumni
After graduating, our education majors have skills that are in high demand in the classroom, the workplace, and their communities.
You can convey information clearly, present and speak in public, ask probing questions, and engage learners in a meaningful, equitable way. Your Education degree will help you develop the knowledge and skills that are critical for your next step in life and transferable to any number of careers.
Related Job Titles
The following list is not meant to be all-inclusive; many other job alternatives and titles may exist. Many of the job titles listed require further education.
- Elementary Teacher
- Adolescent Activity Specialist
- After School Program Leader
- Child Abuse Prevention Worker
- Child Advocate
- Child Care Consultant
- Children's Music Specialist
- Curriculum Specialist
- Director of Child/Family Services
- Family or Child Advocate
- Family Resource Specialist
- Home Health Aid
- Infant/Toddler Intervention Workers
- Licensing Representative
- Nanny
- Parent Educator
- Peace Corps /Americorps Volunteer
- Preschool Teacher or Director
- Public Policy Analyst
- Recreation Leader
- Researcher
- Resources and Referral Provider
- Social Services Provider
- Special Education Teacher
- Teachers Aid
- Youth Counselor
- Youth Services Coordinator
Marketable Skills
Creating Curriculums
- Training and encouraging students
- Client professionalism
- Designing and implementing curriculum
Group and Teamwork
- Interviewing and counseling students
- Contributing Ideas
- Cooperative communication
Effective Communication
- Reading and summarizing
- Speaking to groups
- Working in a team structure
Analyzing Quantitative Data
- Planning appropriate activities
- Assessing individual needs
- Classroom management
Elementary Education (Liberal Studies, B.A.)
Elementary Education (Multiple Subject Credential)
Secondary Education (Single Subject Credential)
Special Education (Education Specialist Credential)
Education, M.A.
Alumni Updates
Mary Locher
Elementary Education (Liberal Studies), 2014
Mary Locher, 2012 English, 2014 Education, earned her SB2042 teaching credential and worked as a substitute teacher. In April, Locher joined HSU's Sponsored Programs Foundation as an academic advisor in the Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Program (GEAR UP).
Andrew
Elementary Education (Liberal Studies)Single Subject Teaching Credential, 2014
Andrew Kreamer, 2014 Education, is now a behavior interventionist at a K-8 school. Kreamer enjoys the opportunity to engage in 1-to-1 teaching.
Debra (JB) Brayfindley
Elementary Education (Liberal Studies), 2011
Debra is a retired Special Ed teacher, but decided to work part-time as an adult school teacher teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) and Citizenship.