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Major All Level Special Education

Compassionate. Organized. Attentive.

Sound like you? These are just a few personality traits found in the Education and Human Services, a career field that provides critical support to one’s community.

Skills

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listening; oral and written communication; community building; planning and facilitating education and training; public speaking; teamwork; counseling individuals and groups; problem solving

Occupations

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speech-language pathologist/audiologist, social worker, marriage or family counselor, assessment specialist, elementary/middle/high school teacher, athletic trainer/coach, chiropractor, psychologist (clinical, developmental, social), parks and recreation coordinator, registered nurse, vet technician, child care/elderly facilities manager, health educator, interpreter and translator, curriculum developer

MAJOR ≠ CAREER

Your major does not always determine your career path. Many graduates pursue careers outside their field, depending on their interests and experiences.

EXPERIENCE + DEGREE = CAREER

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Major Womens And Gender Studies

Women's and Gender Studies

Major in the College of Liberal Arts

The WGS degree is a valuable major, double major, or minor and functions as an important [...]
Major Youth And Community Studies

Youth and Community Studies

Major in the College of Education

Career paths include directing youth programs at the YMCA, Parks and Recreation Departments, day-care centers, after-school [...]