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Students who pursue this major are interested in working in education adjacent roles such as family specialists, home visitors or social service roles related to serving children and families.
Students who pursue this major are interested in working in education adjacent roles such as family specialists, home visitors or social service roles related to serving children and families.
Topics in this major include Foundations of Education, Introduction to Assessment Techniques, Culturally Relevant and Responsive Pedagogy, topics in Psychology and Human Services, and working with children and families under stress.
Topics in this major include Foundations of Education, Introduction to Assessment Techniques, Culturally Relevant and Responsive Pedagogy, topics in Psychology and Human Services, and working with children and families under stress.
This program does NOT lead to a Professional Educator License. Students will not be eligible to be licensed to teach in settings that require a licensed teacher.
This program does NOT lead to a Professional Educator License. Students will not be eligible to be licensed to teach in settings that require a licensed teacher.
Teacher Aide or Assistant
Teacher Aide or Assistant
Role: Supports lead teachers in classroom settings (K–12 or preschool).
Responsibilities: Assisting with lessons, supervising students, preparing materials, and individualized help.
Average Salary: ~$27,000–$32,000/year
Child-Family Life Educator
Child-Family Life Educator
Role: Helps children and families cope with stress, illness, or trauma.
Responsibilities: Provide emotional support, teach coping strategies, collaborate with medical/social teams.
Average Salary: $45,000–$65,000/year
Daycare Provider
Daycare Provider
Role: Cares for children (often infants to preschool-age) in a daycare setting or home-based environment.
Responsibilities: Supervising play, preparing meals, teaching basic skills, ensuring safety, and communicating with parents.
Average Salary: ~$30,000–$35,000/year
Family Specialist
Family Specialist
Role: Works with families to promote well-being and access to services.
Responsibilities: Conduct assessments, create care plans, connect to resources, provide counseling.
Average Salary: $40,000–$60,000/year
Infant/Toddler Caregiver
Infant/Toddler Caregiver
Role: Provides care and early development support to infants and toddlers in daycare or home settings.
Responsibilities: Feeding, changing, sleep routines, monitoring developmental milestones, and engaging in early learning activities.
Average Salary: ~$28,000–$34,000/year
Recreation Coordinator
Recreation Coordinator
Role: Plans and manages community or recreational programs for children, teens, or adults.
Responsibilities: Organizing events, scheduling activities, managing facilities, and supervising staff or volunteers.
Average Salary: ~$40,000–$45,000/year
Camp Counselor
Camp Counselor
Role: Supervises and engages children or teens in recreational camp programs (seasonal or year-round).
Responsibilities: Leading activities, ensuring camper safety, promoting teamwork, and managing daily camp routines.
Average Salary: ~$24,000–$30,000/year (often seasonal or part-time)
Home Visitor
Home Visitor
Role: Supports families by providing educational and developmental guidance in the home, often for early childhood programs like Head Start.
Responsibilities: Conducting home visits, supporting parenting skills, assessing child development, and connecting families with resources.
Average Salary: ~$35,000–$42,000/year
Program Director
Program Director
Role: Oversees the planning and implementation of educational programs in schools or early childhood centers.
Responsibilities: Curriculum oversight, staff management, budgeting, compliance with education standards.
Average Salary: $60,000–$90,000/year
Recreation Worker
Recreation Worker
Role: Leads recreational activities in settings like parks, community centers, or after-school programs.
Responsibilities: Facilitating games, crafts, fitness programs, and other leisure activities; ensuring a safe, engaging environment.
Average Salary: ~$28,000–$36,000/year
Corporate Trainer
Corporate Trainer
Role: Delivers professional development and skill-building training in business or corporate environments.
Responsibilities: Designing training programs, conducting workshops, evaluating learning outcomes, supporting employee growth.
Average Salary: $55,000–$75,000/year
Project or Program Manager
Project or Program Manager
Role: Oversees the development and delivery of educational content or digital products.
Responsibilities: Managing teams, setting timelines, coordinating with designers/writers/developers, ensuring product quality and on-time delivery.
Average Salary: $70,000–$100,000/year
Parent Educator
Parent Educator
Role: Provides guidance to parents on child development and parenting skills.
Responsibilities: Conduct workshops/home visits, assess family needs, offer support and resources.
Average Salary: $40,000–$55,000/year
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