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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