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| AREAS |
EMPLOYERS |
STRATEGIES |
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K-12
Teaching
Pre-school
Elementary
Middle
Secondary
Administration
Principalship
Superintendency
Special Services
Guidance Counseling
School Psychology
School Social Work
Occupational and Physical Therapy
Audiology and Speech Pathology
Library/Information Services
Special Education
Curriculum Supervision
Subject Area Supervision |
Elementary, middle and secondary schools:
- public, private, Montessori, etc.
- Day care centers and nursery schools
- Boards of Education
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Complete a college level teacher preparation program.
Obtain teaching certificate/license for desired subject area and/or grade level. Requirements for certification/licensure vary by state.
Obtain dual certification for better employability.
Private schools may not require certification or
licensure. Obtain master's degree in subject area
for increased employability.
Get involved in student teacher organizations.
Acquire teaching experience. Obtain Ph.D. and certificate in school administration.
Graduate study required for "special service" fields.
Obtain master's degree inarea to become specialist.
Requirements for certification and/or accreditation vary by state. |
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HIGHER EDUCATION
Teaching
Research
Administration
Student Affairs
Information/Library Services
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- Four-year colleges and universities
- Two-year and community colleges
- Technical schools
- Medical and professional schools
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Earn Ph.D. to teach and research at four-year
institutions. Master's or Ph.D. degree is required
to teach at two-year schools.
Earn a Ph.D. in higher education administration for
upper level positions in university administration.
Earn master's in student personnel, student development, or counseling for student affairs positions.
Obtain master's in library/information sciences.
Gain related experience through student positions such as Resident Assistants, Orientation Leaders, etc.
Seek leadership roles in campus organizations. |
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ADULT AND CONTINUING EDUCATION
Inservice Education
Staff Development
Professional Development
Leisure-oriented Education
GED Preparation
Literacy Development
English as a Second Language
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- K-12 school systems
- Boards of Education
- Colleges and universities
- Two-year and technical schools
Community organizations:
- Correctional institutions
- Hospitals
- Museums
- Professional associations
- Nursing homes/Adult day care
- Vocational services
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Attain a master's or Ph.D. degree in adult education
or a graduate degree in a subject or specialized area.
Gain a reputation of expertise and experience in a subject, profession, art, craft or trade.
Obtain teaching or instructional experience.
May need certification or accreditation. |
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BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY
Training and Development
Human Resources
Sales
Customer Service
Publishing and Technical Writing
Consulting
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- Public and private corporations
- Consulting firms
- Marketing companies
- Bookstores
Publishers:
- Textbook, newspaper, magazine, book
- Test-preparation companies
- Software companies
- Staffing agencies
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Take some general business and computer courses.
Earn a graduate degree in human resource development.
Gain experience in organizational development or marketing.
Become current with business and industry literature and news.
Learn desktop publishing and other software
packages. |
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GOVERNMENT
Administration
Planning
Evaluation
Management
Research and Writing
Teaching
Social Work
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Federal government agencies:
- Department of Education
- Department of Defense
- Overseas schools for military dependents
- Department of Labor
- Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC)
- Health and Human Services
- Library of Congress
- National Archives
- National Science Foundation
- National Endowment for the Arts
- National Endowment for the Humanities
- Peace Corps
- Social service agencies
- Vista
- State and local government
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Learn federal, state, and local job application
procedures.
Gain experience and an advanced, typically Ph.D.,
degree for top positions in government. |
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NONPROFIT
Teaching or Training
Programming
Public Relations
Administration
Fundraising
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- Adoption agencies
- Scouts
- Camps
- United Way agencies
- YMCA/YWCA
- Group homes
- Mental health clinics
- Community recreation centers
- Other public or private social service organizations
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Gain experience through volunteer work or
internships.
Develop writing and public speaking skills.
Learn to work with people of different ages and
backgrounds.
Add additional coursework in area of interest such as
human services, counseling or psychology.
Consider certification in special education for greater
employablity. |
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GENERAL INFORMATION
• Develop excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm and energy for the field.
• Need desire to work with and help people.
• Obtain part-time, summer, internship, or volunteer experience with the age group you intend to work with in various settings: pre-schools, daycares, camps,
community agencies, adult centers, YMCA's, etc.
• Participate in co-curricular activities and related organizations to broaden skills and interests.
• Decide on level of teaching and specific area of interest.
• Bachelor's degree is sufficient for certification/licensure to teach K-12 in most states. Obtain a master's degree for advancement and increased earning potential.
Advanced degree required for specialists, education administration, college teaching and other professional positions.
• Identify transferable skills learned in teaching applicable to alternative careers:
-effective communication with people, verbal and written
-teaching and instruction
-program planning
-organization and record-keeping
-working under pressure and meeting deadlines
-motivational skills, creativity
-working autonomously, decision-making, problem solving
-research skills
• Develop good computer skills. |
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