Non-teaching Majors
PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS
Interested In The Field Of Education, But Not Sure You Want To Become A Teacher?
CONSIDER OUR NON-TEACHING MAJORS
Join our education family and get the most out of a Big Ten college experience at Purdue. We offer 2 non-teaching/non-licensure majors that could help kick-start your career. An education at Purdue can prepare you to be a university professor, work in corporate training, or even an education director in a museum.
Non-Licensure Programs
Gain a strong background in educational theory, practice and research.
Careers paths include:
- Childcare worker
- Camp counselor
- Policy maker
- Researcher
- Graduate or professional school (e.g., child psychologist, school counselor)
Focus on educational leadership in today’s increasingly interconnected and technology-rich world.
Careers paths include:
- Director of instructional technology
- Instructional coordinator
- Education administrator
- K-12 Principal
- Instructional technology manager