What Can I Do With a Major In Science Education?
UGA Specific Information for Science Education
Undergraduate students majoring in Science Education may earn the degree of Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.Ed.), with a specialization in one of four basic science content fields: Biology; Chemistry; Physics; or Earth Science. When a student has completed all degree requirements and has completed her or his application to the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (PSC), they will be issued a Clear Renewable T-4 Certificate, enabling them to teach science courses in their area of specialization at the secondary level (grades 6 through 12) in Georgia middle and high schools. This certificate can easily be transferred to a great majority of other U.S. states through established reciprocity agreements. “Broad Field” Secondary Science certification may be added, by application directly to the PSC, to the initial certification specific to Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Earth Science earned in our program by passing an additional standardized test of content knowledge.
Class of 2021 Career Outcomes for Science Education*
** Includes Self-Employed
Campus Resources
- Kappa Delta Pi (KDPi)
- 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/Considerations
Career Consultant Weekly Satellite Hours: Tuesdays, 2:30-4:30pm, Aderhold Hall 614
Daily Career Center Drop-In Hours: (staffed by Career Center graduate assistants and student interns)
- In-Person: Mondays – Thursdays, 11 am – 2 pm in Clark Howell Hall (2nd Floor)
- Virtual: Fridays, 11 am – 2 pm, career.uga.edu/appointments
Individual Career Consulting Appointments: Schedule online through Handshake or by calling 706-542-3375
Supplemental Career Research Dashboard
Additional Career Research Resources
- O*NET (click on Find Occupations)
- Occupational Outlook Handbook (type in general term for career of interest)
- Firsthand (Company rankings/profiles, industry career guides, and advice articles)
- Candid Career (Recorded informational interviews of professionals in specific careers)
Employment Websites
Professional Associations/Resources
- Georgia Charter Schools Association
- Georgia Department of Education
- Georgia Independent School Association
- SchoolSpring
- Southern Teachers Agency (private schools)
- Teachers-Teachers
- TeachGeorgia
- The American Association for Employment in Education (AAEE)
- The International Educator
- American Association of School Administrators
- American Educational Research Association
- American Federation of Teachers
- National Education Association
- National Science Teachers Association
Employers/Position Title Reported by Class of 2021 Science Education majors
The information below represents employers and position titles from the Class of 2021 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) |
|---|---|
| Gwinnett County | Science Teacher |
Graduate/Professional Schools attended by Class of 2021 Science Education majors
The information below represents graduate/professional schools and programs reported through the Class of 2020 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) |
|---|---|
| Louisiana State University | Non-Profit Administration, MS | University of Georgia | Science Education, MEd |