Education
Earning a degree in Education can be very rewarding for a person who loves to teach. As a student studying Education you will be introduced to classes ranging from expository and persuasive writing and reading to educational and cognitive psychology. You will learn both the subjects you plan on teaching, and also how to teach the subjects you wish to teach. Being a successful teacher requires both knowing the subject and how to effectively present the knowledge you already have.
With an education degree you can teach fields ranging from English and social science to mathematics. By following the principles you learn from your degree, you will be prepared to build a strong foundation for your students. The skills you learn from your education degree will help enhance student learning and further their educational needs.
You will learn valuable skills such as how to assess if a child is truly learning, engaging the learner to ensure they are reaching their potential, teaching English to those who are accepting English as a second language, and you will also learn ways that help teach students unconventionally when traditional methods fail to work.
Careers in Education:
- Early Childhood Education Teacher – $27,000
- Special Education Teacher – $43,000
- K-12 Studies Teacher – $53,000
- Elementary School Teacher – $57,000
- Secondary Education Teacher – $52,000
- Higher Education Teacher – $50,000
- Educational Administration – $60,000
- Adult Education / Literacy Teacher – $43,000
- English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher – $47,000
