Education: K-12 Teaching and Administration
The School of Education offers a wide range of programs for K-12 teachers and administrators. In keeping with Northeastern University’s longstanding commitment to experiential learning, School of Education programs are professional and pragmatic. Our courses seamlessly integrate theory and practice, providing you with knowledge and skills that translate immediately to your school or organization.
Master’s Degree Programs:
- Master of Arts in Teaching, Elementary Licensure (NU-Boston)
- Master of Arts in Teaching, Secondary Licensure (NU-Boston)
- Master of Education, Learning Experience Design and Technology (NU-Seattle, Anywhere)
- Master of Education, Special Education (Nu-Boston, Anywhere)
Certificate Programs:
- Learning Experience Design and Technology (NU-Anywhere)
- Experiential Teaching and Learning (NU-Anywhere)
Doctoral Programs:
Job Titles
Elementary School Teacher | Principal |
Middle School Teacher | Learning Specialist |
High School Teacher | Special Needs Teacher |
Employers
City Year | Match Education |
Boston Collegiate Charter School | Boston Public Schools |
Boston EQUIP | School on Wheels of Massachusetts |
WayUp | City of Newton |
Industries
Early Childhood/Preschool | Secondary Education |
Elementary Education | Special Needs Education |
Government (Local, State, & Federal) |
Internships and Co-ops
These samples titles can be used to research internship opportunities.
- Educational/Therapy Aide
- Education Office Program Assistant
- Special Education Co-op
- Education Coordinator
- Education Services Intern
- Education Assistant
Use NUworks, SimplyHired.com, Indeed.com, or other internship sites to search for openings.
For more information, please visit Cooperative Education.
Students enrolled in the College of Professional Studies may click here for co-op and internship information.
Resources
Websites for Career Exploration
- Bureau of Labor Statistics – Occupational Outlook Handbook
- MassCIS – Massachusetts Information System
- O*NET
- Vocational Biographies (username: NE Unvi; password: RAZDE)
Websites for Job Search
- K-12 Job Spot
- Mass Department of Education (DOE)
- School Spring
- National Association of Special Education Teachers: Career Center
- iHire Elementary Teachers
Campus Organizations & Activities
*For additional student organizations click here.
*For additional student activities click here.
Professional Associations
Find valuable industry information, job sites, and professional networking opportunities.
- National Education Association
- National Association of Secondary School Principals
- American Federation of Teachers
- Consortium for School Networking
- Association for Middle Level Education
Social Media
Sample industry specific LinkedIn groups. Stay on top of industry trends, company information, job listings and networking opportunities. Visit the Social Media and LinkedIn pages for more information on how to leverage your social media network.
LinkedIn Groups
- Northeastern University Career Development
- Northeastern University International Students and Alumni Networking Group
- sheLEADS at Northeastern
- Early Childhood Education Network
- Teacher Training and Education
- ESL Teacher Professionals
Twitter Hashtags to Follow
- #edchat
- #edtech
- #teaching
- #cpchat