People who are attracted to the field of education truly enjoy helping others achieve their goals. Helping to improve the lives of others through education is a noble calling. Of course, the most common job in education is teaching, which requires keen social skills and moral integrity. But teachers do more than teach; they also act as counselors, mentors, and developmental specialists to students of all ages. Areas of study within this discipline include elementary, secondary and higher education, administration, special education, corporate training, and many more.
Below are just a few of the many areas of study within this discipline. Review the descriptions to help you decide on your area of specialization.
Education Careers
- Adult literacy, remedial education, and GED teachers and instructors
- Child care workers
- Education administrators
- Education teachers, postsecondary
- English language and literature teachers, postsecondary
- Law teachers, postsecondary
- Self-enrichment education teachers
- Special education teachers, preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school
- Teacher assistants
- Training and development managers
- Vocational education teachers, postsecondary