EDUCATION

A degree in education prepares students for careers in unlimited settings helping to advance society by effectively teaching skills needed for daily life. Graduates can work in child psychology, elementary education, day care, and adult education. There are several Bachelor degrees at UA Fort Smith that will prepare the student for licensure in Early Childhood, Middle Level with emphasis in Math/ Science or Language Arts/ Social Studies, and several areas of study for Secondary Education.

The following occupations represent some career opportunities available. Some will require additional education. For additional information, please contact Student Advisement and Career Planning

Career Counselor
Child Advocate of Social Worker
Child Care Director
Children’s Book Author
Curriculum Specialist
Educational Materials Sales Specialist
Guidance Counselor
Human Resources Specialist
Librarian
Principal
Educational Administrator
Teacher - Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary
Teacher - Middle Level
Coach
Professor
Training Instructor

ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONAL WEB SITES:

UA Fort Smith College of Education: Education
Career Exploration Links: bsu.edu/careers/students/links
Career Strategies: careers.siue.edu/majors
Employment Outlook: infoplease.com/ipa/A0854971.html
O*NET: onetcenter.org
Occupational Outlook Handbook: bls.gov/oco/
Salary Wizard: salary.com
Volunteer Match: volunteermatch.org
Arkansas Labor Market Information: discoverarkansas.net/