Education Career Guide
What does a Career in Education Look Like?
Changing the future starts with teaching children. If you are passionate about helping young minds flourish, a future in education could be the perfect fit for you. From teaching to developing curriculum, there are many occupations in education that you could pursue. All of them can help you make a difference for students and communities. Learn more about positions in education and how a degree can help you reach your dream goal.
What Careers Can I Pursue with an Education Degree from WGU?
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Bachelor's with Licensure
- Elementary Education – B.A.
- Special Education and Elementary Education (Dual Licensure) – B.A.
- Special Education (Mild-to-Moderate) – B.A.
- Mathematics Education (Middle Grades) – B.S.
- Mathematics Education (Secondary) – B.S.
- Science Education (Middle Grades) – B.S.
- Science Education (Secondary Chemistry) – B.S.
- Science Education (Secondary Physics) – B.S.
- Science Education (Secondary Biological Science) – B.S.
- Science Education (Secondary Earth Science) – B.S.
Master's with Licensure
- Teaching, Elementary Education –M.A.
- Teaching, English Education (Secondary) – M.A.
- Teaching, Mathematics Education (Middle Grades) – M.A.
- Teaching, Mathematics Education (Secondary) – M.A.
- Teaching, Science Education (Secondary) – M.A.
- Teaching, Special Education (K–12) – M.A.
Graduate Degrees for Licensed Teachers
- Curriculum and Instruction – M.S.
- Educational Leadership – M.S.
- Instructional Design – M.Ed.
- Learning and Technology – M.Ed.
- English Language Learning (PreK–12) – M.A.
- Mathematics Education (K–6) – M.A.
- Mathematics Education (Middle Grades) – M.A.
- Mathematics Education (Secondary) – M.A.
- Endorsement Preparation, English Language Learning (PreK-12)
- Science Education (Middle Grades) – M.A.
- Science Education (Secondary Chemistry) – M.A.
- Science Education (Secondary Physics) – M.A.
- Science Education (Secondary Biological Science) – M.A.
- Science Education (Secondary Earth Science) – M.A.
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Bachelor's Degrees with Licensure
Special Education* - B.A.
*Available degrees include Special Education and Elementary Education (Dual Licensure) – B.A and Special Education (Mild-to-Moderate) – B.A.
Mathematics Education* - B.S.
*Available degrees include Mathematics Education (Middle Grades) – B.S and Mathematics Education (Secondary) – B.S.
Science Education* - B.S.
*Available degrees include Science Education (Middle Grades) – B.S., Science Education (Secondary Chemistry) – B.S., Science Education (Secondary Physics) – B.S., Science Education (Secondary Biological Science) – B.S., and Science Education (Secondary Earth Science) – B.S.
Master's Degrees with Licensure
Teaching, Elementary Education – M.A.
Teaching, Mathematics Education* - M.A.
*Available degrees include Teaching, Mathematics Education (Middle Grades) - M.A. and Teaching, Mathematics Education (Secondary) - M.A.
Teaching, Science Education (Secondary) - M.A.
Graduate Degrees for Licensed Teachers
Curriculum and Instruction - M.S.
Educational Leadership - M.S.
Mathematics Education* - M.A.
*Available degrees include Mathematics Education (K–6) – M.A., Mathematics Education (Middle Grades) – M.A., and Mathematics Education (Secondary) – M.A.
Science Education* - M.A.
*Available degrees include Science Education (Middle Grades) – M.A., Science Education (Secondary Chemistry) – M.A., Science Education (Secondary Physics) – M.A., Science Education (Secondary Biological Science) – M.A., and Science Education (Secondary Earth Science) – M.A.