What Can I do With a Major

Major: Early Childhood Education

Description of Major:

Early childhood education offers degrees such as bachelors, masters, specialist, and doctoral. After completing this major a students is certified to teach from birth to grades K-3 in public schools. Early childhood education has several emphasis areas to choose from: Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Literacy Education, Arts Education, Mathematics Education, Science Education, Social Studies Education, Gifted Education, and Early Childhood Special Education. Special Education includes: General, Cross Categorical, Learning Disabilities, Behavioral Disorders, and Mental Retardation.

Related Career Titles:

Teacher
Manager
Trainer
Counselor
Director
Education consultant
Librarian
Preschool teacher
Day care worker/owner
School psychologist
Textbook writer

Employment Areas:
Business and Industry           
Colleges and Universities       
Hospitals                              
Public and Private Schools
Camps
Community Centers
Libraries
Churches
Educational Publishers
Non Profits
State and Federal Government
Youth Services

Related Links:
American Federation of Teachers
www.aft.org//index.htm

American Society for Training and Development
www.astd.org/

National Education Association
www.nea.org/

Teach ESL
http://www.teachingenglish.ca/ 

National Association of Teachers' Agencies
http://www.jobsforteachers.com 

National Educators Employment Network
http://www.teachersatwork.com    

Teaching Jobs Overseas
www.joyjobs.com   

Institute of International Education
www.iie.org