School of Education, Arts, and Humanities

Career Paths After Graduation

Graduates with degrees in education, arts, and humanities have many opportunities to build meaningful careers. These fields include education, writing, communication, English, history, visual and performing arts, languages, and more.

Career Services is here to help you explore career options, prepare application materials, and successfully transition into the workforce or advanced education.

Preparing for Your Job Search

Update Your Resume and LinkedIn Profile
Highlight your degree, relevant coursework, internships, teaching experiences, creative projects, and leadership activities. Your resume and LinkedIn profile should present your strengths clearly and professionally.

Clarify Your Career Goals
Identify roles that align with your interests and skills. Education graduates may pursue teaching or administrative roles, while arts and humanities graduates may seek opportunities in communication, writing, cultural organizations, museums, nonprofit work, or related fields.

Network with Professionals
Connect with faculty, alumni, supervisors from internships or field placements, and professionals in your field. Conversations with people who work in your desired industries can help you learn about career opportunities and expectations.

Research Employers and Opportunities
Explore job openings in schools, educational services, cultural organizations, media and communications companies, museums, nonprofits, publishing, and community programs.

Prepare for Interviews
Practice common interview questions and be ready to discuss your experience in teaching, writing, project work, research, or community involvement.

Common Career Paths

Graduates with degrees in education, arts, and humanities may pursue roles such as:

Elementary or Secondary Teacher
Education Specialist
Curriculum Coordinator
Instructional Designer
Writer or Editor
Communications Specialist
Museum Educator
Cultural Program Coordinator
Public Relations Assistant
Arts Administrator

These are examples of roles where your degree and experience may be valuable. There are many related opportunities beyond this list.

Continuing Education and Certification

Some careers, especially in education, require additional certification or graduate‑level study. For example, teaching roles typically require educator certification.

Career Services can help you explore certification requirements, graduate school options, and application preparation.