Careers & Opportunities
Careers
The Middle Grades Education degree is a highly focused course of study aimed at placing students in a classroom for grades 4 through 8 or other educational environments.
Fieldwork
All College of Education and Human Development majors must complete field experiences to practice working with children, adolescents or adults in classrooms, training centers or community organizations.
Education majors will observe a professional teacher’s instructional and classroom management methods. The Office of Field Placement helps students find appropriate classroom assignments.
Field Experience & Student Teaching
As part of your academic program, you will gain firsthand knowledge in classrooms through immersive field placements and student teaching experiences.
Voluntary Internships
Internships give you opportunities to get hands-on experience, refine your understanding of your coursework and make professional contacts who can assist your future career development. Internships are voluntary experiences that take place outside of the program curriculum: students do not receive credit for internships.
Learn more about internship and community engagement opportunities for education majors.
School & Community Partnerships
As part of its mission to give back to the surrounding community and provide substantive fieldwork experiences for its students, the College of Education and Human Development has formed partnerships with more than 25 institutions and organizations.
Career Services
The College of Education and Human Development offers a range of career development services to its students. You can also visit the university Career Center for support during your job or internship search. Drop in for a short visit or schedule a 30-minute coaching session to discuss components of your professional profile, including your résumé and LinkedIn presence.
You’ll also have access to
- support for job search strategies,
- an assessment of your professional direction, and
- more than 1,000 job and internship postings for students and alumni.