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Penn State’s College of Education works to prepare the best possible candidates for the education profession. However, that does mean just teachers. The College of Education offers a wide variety of majors that prepare students for careers in a number of fields.
Of course, the College of Education prepares teachers to work in a number of different educational environments. Career opportunities for educators may include teaching positions from pre-k to high school in public and private schools in a variety of subjects.
The Special Education major helps prepare students to obtain careers in:
- state schools
- hospitals
- clinics
- centers that deal with individuals with special needs
- career and technical schools
- comprehensive high schools
- community colleges
- vocational education supervision or administration
The Education and Public Policy major provides students with a firm foundation to obtain careers in:
- educational organizations
- government
- community development
- public service
- non-profits
- consulting
- philanthropy
- interest groups for the betterment of a diverse and democratic society
Students who major in Rehabilitation and Human Services have career opportunities in a variety of settings, including:
- programs for children and youth
- programs for older people
- programs for people with autism
- community mental health programs
- group homes
- schools
- drug and alcohol programs
- hospitals and medical settings
- corrections facilities
- rehabilitation centers