What Can I Do With A Major in Education?

A degree in Childhood or Early Childhood Studies helps students prepare for careers in unlimited settings helping to advance society by effectively teaching skills needed for daily life.  Graduates can work in early childhood education, elementary education, child care and a variety of other areas. For more information, visit Career Services in the Global Education Office.

Sample Job Titles

  • Preschool Teacher/Early Educator
  • Early Childhood Classroom Teacher
  • Elementary Classroom Teacher
  • Recreation Director
  • Family Support
  • Home/School Liaison
  • Child Care Administrator
  • Resource and Referral Agency Counselor/ Home Visitor
  • Educational Assistant
  • Residential Counselor
  • Coordinator of Educational Programs

See the U.S. Department of Labor Outlook for a complete list.

Useful Skills for Jobs in the Education Field

  • Ability to teach/train
  • Skills in writing and presentation
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Ability to teach to different learning levels
  • Be a team player
  • Strong creativity, flexibility and decision making skills

Contact Us

Department of Elementary Education and Childhood Studies

034 Rounds Hall, Lower Level
8 a.m.–4 p.m., M–F

Phone: 603-535-2285
Email: bgleich@plymouth.edu (Brenda Gleich, Administrative Assistant)
Fax: 603-535-2879

Mailing Address
17 High Street
MSC #38
Plymouth, NH 03264

Department News

PSU Honors Business Leader Wally Stevens and MBA Graduates at Annual Luncheon

May 27th, 2011 by Michael