Careers & Opportunities

Careers

The Master of Education in Early and Elementary Education with Special Education is primarily designed to place you in an educational setting as an elementary school teacher or a teacher in special education.

Field Experience & Student Teaching 

As part of your academic program, you will gain firsthand knowledge in classrooms through immersive field placements and student teaching experiences.

School & Community Partnerships 

As part of its mission to give back to the surrounding community and provide substantive fieldwork experiences for its students, the College of Education and Human Development has formed partnerships with more than 25 institutions and organizations.

Career Services

The College of Education and Human Development offers a range of career development services to its students. You can also visit the university Career Center for support during your job or internship search. Drop in for a short visit or schedule a 30-minute coaching session to discuss components of your professional profile, including your résumé and LinkedIn presence.

You’ll also have access to

  • support for job search strategies,
  • an assessment of your professional direction,
  • more than 1,000 job and internship postings for students and alumni, and
  • resources tailored to graduate students.

Outcomes

Career opportunities and mid-career salaries for the Early and Elementary Education with Special Education MEd may include the following examples.

Career

Median Salary*

Elementary School Teachers

$63,680.00 (2023)

Kindergarten Teachers

$62,690.00 (2023)

Preschool Teachers

$37,130.00 (2023)

Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten & Elementary School

$64,910.00 (2023)

* Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) as of July 29, 2024.

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