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Humanities

Education

Teaching credential and pedagogy. Specific to teaching careers; combines subject knowledge with classroom training.

Core courses

  • • Educational Psychology
  • • Curriculum Design
  • • Classroom Management
  • • Methods Courses (by subject)
  • • Educational Technology
  • • Special Needs
  • • Student Teaching
  • • Capstone

Career paths

  • • K-12 Teacher
  • • Special Education
  • • Educational Administration
  • • Curriculum Development
  • • Educational Policy
  • • Higher Education
  • • Tutoring/Test Prep
  • • Graduate School (MAT, EdD)

What to expect

Most states require both subject area expertise and education credential. Student teaching semester is the culmination.

How Fennie helps

Fennie supports subject-area knowledge across all the academic subjects an education major might teach.

FAQ

Education major or just teaching credential?

Many states accept subject major + alternative certification. Education major is the most traditional path.

Teacher salary?

Variable by state. Range $40-80k starting; pension systems are valuable in many states.

Master's required?

Often required within 5 years of teaching to maintain certification in many states.

Get through your Education coursework with Fennie

Daily Plans adapted to your specific courses — upload syllabi and Fennie does the rest.

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