What Can I Do With a Major In English Education?
UGA Specific Information for English Education
This program prepares students to teach English language and literature in middle and high school (grades 6-12). Students earn T-4 (initial) certification to teach in Georgia public schools. Students must apply to this restricted major. Requirements and prerequisites should be considered in choosing courses in the first and second years.
Class of 2023 Career Outcomes for English Education*
** Includes Self-Employed
Campus Resources
- Kappa Delta Pi (KDPi)
- Student Council for Exceptional Children (SCEC) Email: ugascec@gmail.com
- Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE)
- To find additional clubs and organizations, go to the UGA Involvement Network
- Connect with your Career Consultant
Additional UGA Career Center Recommendations
Daily Career Center Drop-In Hours: (staffed by Career Center graduate assistants and student interns)
- In-Person: Mondays – Thursdays, 12 pm – 2 pm in Clark Howell Hall (2nd Floor)
- Virtual: Fridays, 11 am – 3 pm, career.uga.edu/appointments
- No Appointment Necessary!
Individual Career Consulting Appointments: Schedule online through Handshake or by calling 706-542-3375
Additional Career Research Resources
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O*NET Online – The O*NET database includes information on skills, abilities, knowledge, work activities, and interests associated with over 900 occupations.
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My Next Move – An interactive tool for students and job seekers to learn more about their career options.
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Occupational Outlook Handbook – The OOH is a career resource offering information on the hundreds of occupations that provide most of jobs in the United States.
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Vault – Vault.com provides in-depth intelligence on what it’s really like to work in an industry, company, or profession – and how to position yourself to land that job.
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Candid Career – This resource provides you with access to thousands of informational video interviews with real professionals through an easy-to-use website.
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UGA Mentor Program – Connect with a mentor (alumni, faculty, staff) to research and explore industries and careers. Research industries and careers by connecting with a mentor for a quick chat or formal 16-week mentorship through the UGA Mentor Program.
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Interstride - Interstride is an interactive tool for both international and domestic students to enhance their international experience and employment potential. The platform consists of job-listings, hiring trends, employer information, self-assessments, and up-to-date immigration guidance.
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Glassdoor - Glassdoor is a free jobs and career community that offers an inside look at jobs and companies through "employee generated content" – anonymous salaries, company reviews, interview questions, and more – all posted by employees and job seekers.
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Steppingblocks - Research your future career with real-world stats about your major, your interests, and your dream job title with career and education searches designed to find your best path based on millions of others. It’s data-powered career exploration for doers like you.
Employment Websites
GENERAL
- Handshake (scroll down to the bottom of the page; login with your UGA MyID and password)
- LinkedIn (this popular networking site also has a job board!)
- Idealist (non-profit jobs)
- USAJobs (federal jobs)
MAJOR/CAREER SPECIFIC
- Council for Exceptional Children Job Board
- Georgia Charter Schools Association
- Georgia Department of Education
- Georgia Independent School Association
- Register onto SchoolSpring
- Southern Teachers Agency (Private Schools)
- Teachers-Teachers Jobs
- TeachGeorgia Georgia’s Official Teacher Recruitment Website
- The American Association for Employment in Education (AAEE)
- The International Educator
- Advertising/Media Jobs: BUNAC
- The Write Job: Journalism, Media, Publishing, Technical and Medical Writing Jobs
- Foreign Policy Association Job Board
SCHOOL DISTRICT/SYSTEM SPECIFIC EMPLOYMENT WEBISTES FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS NEAR ATHENS AND ATLANTA
- Atlanta Public Schools Jobs
- Cherokee County School District Jobs
- City Schools of Decatur Jobs
- Clarke County School District Jobs
- Clayton County Public Schools Jobs
- Cobb County School District Jobs
- DeKalb County School District Jobs
- Douglas County School System Jobs
- Fayette County Public Schools Jobs
- Forsyth County School District Jobs
- Fulton County Schools Jobs
- Gwinnett County Public Schools Jobs
- Henry County Schools Jobs
- Madison County Charter School System Jobs
- Oconee County Schools Jobs
- Oglethrope County School System Jobs
- Rockdale County Public Schools Jobs
Professional Associations/Resources
- American Copy Editors Society
- American Federation of Teachers
- American Library Association
- American Society of Journalists & Authors
- Association of Literary Scholars and Critics
- Magazine Publishers of America
- National Council of Teachers of English
- National Education Association
- National Writers Association
Tip: Join LinkedIn groups that are related to your career interest. Need help finding groups? Check out the Groups You May Like link under the Interests/Groups tab. Review the groups that professionals in your field of interest have joined and consider joining them as well.
Employers/Position Title Reported by Class of 2023 English Education majors
The information below represents employers and position titles from the Class of 2023 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.
| Employer | Position Title(s) |
|---|---|
| Barrow County School District | Teacher | Columbia County School District | Teacher | DeKalb County School District | English Teacher | Fulton County Schools | English Teacher | Fulton County Schools | Teacher | Muscogee County School District | Middle School English Teacher |
Possible Employers Who May Hire UGA English Education Majors
Clovis News Journal | CNN | Colleges and Universities | Health South Corp | Libraries | Non-profit Agencies | Private Tutoring Agencies | Public Relations Firms | Ramstad Staffing | Research Firms | School Districts | Textbook Companies | Travel Agencies | Youth Service Centers
Possible Job Titles for UGA English Education Majors
Academic Advisor | Author | Bibliographer | Camp Director | Communications Specialist | Copy Editor | Education & Training Coordinator | Education Materials Coordinator | Employee Training Instructor | English Teacher | Foreign Coorespondent | Human Resources Specialist | In-Home Daycare | Instructor | Interpreter | Interventionalist | Learning Specialist | Library Assistant | Linguist | Media Specialist | Missionary Worker | Outdoor Educator | Paraprofessional | Religious Educator | Research Journalist | Social Services | Teacher
Graduate/Professional Schools attended by Class of 2023 English Education majors
The information below represents graduate/professional schools and programs reported through the Class of 2023 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.
| Graduate School | Program(s) |
|---|---|
| Georgia College & State University | Library Media, Degree Not Specified | University of Georgia | English Education, Degree Not Specified | University of Georgia | English Education, Master's | University of Georgia | English Education, Master's | University of Georgia | English Education, Master's | University of Georgia | English Education, MEd | University of Georgia | English Education, MEd |