Program Overview
English Education
The English Education major is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the field of education and the skills necessary to become effective teachers.
Self-Knowledge
To help students explore their interests, values, and skills, the following are commonly associated with career fields related to English Education:
Interests
- Social
- Artistic
- Enterprising
Values
- Relationships
- Achievement
- Independence
Key Transferrable Skills
- Instructing
- Speaking
- Active Learning
- Active Listening
- Learning Strategies
- Critical Thinking
- Social Perceptiveness
- Time Management
Key Technical Skills
- Reading Comprehension
- Digital Technology
- Instructional Design
Options Knowledge
Exploring occupations is an important step in career design. Finding occupation options that match interests, values, and skills creates a solid foundation for career design.
General Information and Resources
- The Occupational Outlook Handbook
- O*Net
- CareerOneStop
Sample Occupations
- PK-12 Instruction
- Administrator (principal, superintendent, etc.)
- Curriculum and Instruction Coordinator/Specialist
- Assistant/Head Coach
- Educational Technologist
- Early Childhood Program Director
- Early Childhood Specialist
- Educational Diagnostician
Salary Range Based on Sample Occupations
- Introductory Range: $33,150-42,455
- Mid-Career Range: $49,610-69,280
- Experienced Range: $80,260-$131,130
Explore the FSU Community to Find Opportunities that Match You
Connect with The Career Center
- Drop-in to Career Advising with the Career Center and meet with a Career Advisor to explore and build an Individual Action Plan.
- Connect with a Career Liaison who specializes in supporting students in this major and related industries.
Sample Registered Student Organizations
- Student Florida Education Association
- Council of Teachers of English at Florida State University
- School of Teacher Education Graduate Student Association
Research Graduate and Professional School Options
Depending on long-term goals, graduate school might be part of career design. Utilize resources to research options.
Career, Internship and Graduate School Fairs
Each year the Career Center hosts career, internship and graduate school fairs to help students connect with employers.
Engage
Engage with people and opportunities to learn more about yourself and career options.
Career Center Events and Programs
- Engineering Job and Internship Fair
- Seminole Futures Job & Internship Fair
- HELPS (Health, Education, Law Enforcement, & Public Service) Job & Internship Fair
FSU Events and Programs
- Division of Student Affairs Programs
- Student Government Association
Build Your Skills and Earn Badges
Earn badges and develop FSU Career Ready Competencies. Pathways allow enhancing skills while working autonomously and alongside peers, industry experts, and other professionals.
Prepare to Connect
As you design your career, the Career Center can help prepare to connect with employers and graduate and professional school programs through services, programs, and events.
Services
- Career Advising
- Mock Interviews
Programs
- FSU Career Ready
Events
- Resume Cafés
- Information Sessions
Build Your Network
FSU is here to help build your network. Get engaged with opportunities and groups outside of the FSU community by getting involved with professional associations and engaging in or following groups on LinkedIn.
Engage in Professional Organizations
- American Federation of Teachers
- Association of Teacher Educators
- Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching
- National Education Association
Engage in LinkedIn Groups
Use the names of the associations above in the LinkedIn search box and set the filter to groups or companies.
Experience
Experiences like internships, leadership, research, creative works, and global engagement are a key part of determining interests, values, and skills and developing competencies for career success.
Experience Essentials
Many FSU students engage in experiences throughout the year. It is essential to know when application deadlines occur, and the majority of employers recruit heavily in the Fall semester to hire interns for the upcoming summer.
Types of Experiences
Internships
- Education Internships
Research
- Honors in the Major
- Directed Individual Study
- Teach for Australia Classroom Virtual Experience Program
Leadership
- Center for Leadership and Social Change
Global Engagement
- International Programs Internships
Service
- WIMSE LLC
Find Experiences
FSU provides or connects students with experiences every day. For internships, the Career Center's NoleNetwork connects students to internship opportunities on campus, across the country, and even globally.
Experiences Through FSU
- InternFSU
- Center for Undergraduate Research and Academic Engagement
- The Center for Global Engagement
- FSU International Programs
- Innovation Hub
- Center for Leadership and Service
Sample Employers
- Leon County School Districts
- Miami-Dade County Schools
- Teach for America
- St. Johns County Public Schools
- Florida Department of Education
- YMCA
- Education Online
- Tallahassee Community College
- Florida State University
- Florida A&M University
- Florida Department of Children and Families
Sample Work Settings
- Adoption & Child Care Agencies
- Alternative Schools
- Boards of Education
- Colleges/Universities
- Continuing Education Centers
- Government Agencies
- Hospitals
- Parks & Recreation
- Rehabilitation Centers, Youth Programs
Earn Recognition for Your Experience
Get recognized for engaging in experiences outside of the classroom. Whether participating in an internship, research, creative endeavor, leadership, or significant community service engagement, earn recognition for your résumé.
Construct Your Blueprint
Now that you have the tools and basic concepts to begin building your career, start designing your custom blueprint.
Individual Learning Plan
As you design your career and build your blueprint, create overarching goals with smaller smart goals that create the building blocks of your blueprint. Revisit and revise your plan as you meet your goals. If you get stuck, visit the FSU Career Center.
Additional Tools to Construct Your Blueprint
- Quick Guides
- Career Guides
- Library Links
- Library Catalog
- Steps to Success