What Can You Do With a Degree in Childhood Education, Bilingual Education, or Special Education?

On-Campus Resources

The Magner Career Center has a wealth of information on everything you need to get started in your career, help with résumés, an internships database, job fairs, etc.

• The center hosts frequent career events, which include panels with Brooklyn College alumni, company and organization visits, and workshops.
• You can get matched with alumni with your major to learn about their experiences, seek career advice, and develop a professional relationship.
• HireBC offers starter, competitive internships, and even job postings from Brooklyn College’s dedicated Job Board. Access HireBC via the Brooklyn College WebCentral Portal, under the Career tab. Many alumni post positions with hopes of working with Brooklyn College students. Begin by uploading your résumé and having it reviewed by a career counselor.
• Kendra Lewis is the liaison to the School of Education. For more information or to set up appointments, visit the Magner Center’s website, call 718.951.5696, or visit 1303 James Hall.

Navigating Your Career

If you have chosen a career in childhood education, you will be working with elementary school-age children (grades 1–6). Your job will be to understand students’ needs, to work with their parents, and to collaborate with other teachers and educators to create a nurturing and rigorous learning environment so that all students reach their highest potential.

To determine which educational environment—public school, independent school, or after school—best suits your strengths and preferences, you can engage in and network with faculty and alumni.

Getting to know diverse types of schools and educational environments, through fieldwork placements during your major and through conversations with your peers, will help you get a better understanding of what type of setting you would like to work in.