Education
| What is Education? | Related Careers |
| Related Skills | Job & Internship Search Links |
| International Teaching Links | Professional Association Links |
| Career Planning Links | OSU College of Education |
What is Education?
Education as defined by Google is "the process of recieving or giving systematic instruction, especially at a school or univeristy. The theory and practice of teaching," and "an enlightening experience."
The mission of OSU's College of Education is "to develop mulit-culturally competent researchers, scholars, learning leaders and practitioners who make a difference by promoting innovation, social justice, and lifelong learning with a focus on STEM and cultural and linguistic diversity. Our research and professional preparation fosters scholarship, intellectual stimulation, openness, flexibility, and a sense of community.
Education - What Can I Do with This Degree? pdf - lists the industry areas, employers, and strategies for using your degree.
Related Careers
| Academic Advisor | Elementary Teacher | Registrar/Admissions Director |
| Adult Education Teacher | Employee Trainer | Resource Teacher |
| Alumni Relations Coordinator | Financial Aid Counselor | School Psychoogist |
| Athletic Coach | Grant Writer | Secondary School Teacher |
| Athletic Director | Guidance Counselor | Social Services Volunteer |
| Career Counselor | Historic Site Administrator | Special Education Administrator |
| Child Life Specialist | Instructor, College/University | Speech Pathologist |
| Curriculum Specialist | Kindergarten Teacher | Student Admissions Administrator |
| Daycare Administrator | Librarian | Student Affairs Administrator |
| Education Material Sales | Media Center Specialist | Student Personnel Administrator |
| Education Management | Missionary Worker | Teacher |
| Educational Resource | Physical Education Instructor | Training Specialist |
| Educational Therapist | Preschool Administrator | Tutor |
| Education-Training Administrator | Primary School Teacher | Vocational Rehab Counselor |
Related Skills
| Ability to Teach/Train | Explaining Ideas Clearly |
| Writing & Presentation | Decision Making |
| Organization | Planning |
| Dealing with Parents/Guardians | Lesson Planning |
| Summarizing Ideas | Ability to Teach Different Learning Levels |
| Flexibility | Team Player |
| Creativity | Computer Skills |
Job & Internship Search Links
USAJobs.gov - check out the Students and Recent Grads section and the Federal Jobs by College Major for a listing of job titles related to your major.
Oregon Teaching Jobs – Edzapp A state-wide listing of education job openings.
Career Jet - In one simple search, Careerjet gives job seekers access to thousands of jobs sourced from various internet sites, saving the trouble of having to visit each site individually. Job seekers can also specify the kind of work they are looking for and where they would like to do it.
Oregon Department of Education
State of Oregon: Department of Education
Employment Opportunities in Counseling
Oregon Department of Education
Teaching Positions in the Mid Willamette Valley
International Teaching Links
CIEE -Fee based program which sends students and recent graduates on teach abroad programs.
Dave's ESL Cafe - Easy-to-navigate website for current and potential English teachers abroad.
Go Abroad - Extensive website features job listings in several countries.
Click for Teachers - Secondary & Primary Teaching Jobs in London, UK. Education Jobs Overseas.
Education Canada - Canada's premier online education job board.
Teaching Jobs A worldwide directory of teaching jobs.
U. S. Department of State, Overseas Schools, Teaching Overseas
O Hayo Sensei - Teach in Japan
Professional Association Links
National Educators Association Provides information on the goals of the NEA and how they plan to transform the teaching profession and accelerate student learning.
Council for Exceptional Children Beneficial information on how to qualify for a job in the Special Education department.
National Council Accreditation of Teacher Education Learn about ways to prepare to become an effective teacher.
American Counseling Association Provides information about the ACA and the growth and development of the counseling profession.
Chronicle of Higher Education (general and academia emphasis)
National Association of Teachers' Agencies (Jobs for Teachers is the actual site)
Oregon School Personnel Association (actually called teach Oregon)
American Federation of Teachers
American Educational Research Association
American Association for Employment in Education
Career Planning Links
Occupational Outlook Handbook - the following links also provide a summary of the career, what they do, the work environment, how to become one, the job outlook, similar occupations and contacts for more information.
- Average Pay - Preschool Teachers
- Average Pay - Kindergarted and Elementary School Teachers
- Average Pay - High School Teachers
- Average Pay - Special Education Teachers
- Average Pay - Postsecondary Teachers
- Average Pay - Postsecondary Education Administrators
- Average Pay - Career and Technical Education Teachers
What Can I do with a Major in Education? - CareerThoughts.com has a similar page to this one, which includes career options, expected salary, and job outlook information.
Oregon Public Education Blue Book
Masters in Counseling Programs
Teaching Certification.com - by state
Opportunities to Get Involved & Gain Experience
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