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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
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.
Merle Hagbo
Elementary Education (Liberal Studies), Physical Education, 1957
Merle Hagbo ('57, Education) made his biggest mark as a prep football player and went on to quarterback the Humboldt State team during the mid-50's. He graduated from HSU in 1957, where he met his wife Georgia. They were married for 63 years before he passed away in 2020. Clover Park School District has assembled a committee that is considering a request to name the Clover Park High School baseball field after former this long-time educator and coach. During his career, he received the Outstanding Official Award for District 8 in 1998 from the National Federation of Interscholastic Officials Association.
Lisa Chase (Moran)
Elementary Education (Liberal Studies), 1977
Lisa Ruth Chase (Moran) ('77, Education) passed away on October 11, 2021. Lisa and her husband, Craig Chase ('77, Fisheries), joined the Peace Corps after graduation and spent time serving in Chile. Lisa moved to Colorado in 1985 with her family where she had a 25-year career with Jefferson County Public Schools as a kindergarten and first-grade teacher. Loved by her students and fellow educators, her greatest passion was teaching children. After retiring in 2015, she continued to follow her dream as a volunteer with The Audubon Society of Denver.