education majors

Valuable Resources For Education Majors

Education majors: Please read this information carefully and contact the Career Center if you have any questions.

 

Registering with the Career Center - All education majors are asked to register with the Career Center.  This will ensure that we can keep you up-to-date on the latest information of special interest to education majors.  Once you register, you may also search our job postings.  To register, please go to the Student Registration section of our website.

 

Credentials File - The originals of your student teaching evaluations will be kept on file in the Career Center. We receive your student teaching evaluations approximately three weeks after you complete your student teaching experience.  The Career Center will also house the originals of your letters of recommendation at your request. One copy of your file will be provided to you.  Contact the Career Center if you would like us to maintain your personal credentials file.

Working Credentials - You will need to create your own set of "working credentials" by obtaining copies of your student teaching evaluations and letters of recommendation. We also suggest that you maintain copies of your teaching resume, sample cover letter, personal statement and/or teaching philosophy, unofficial transcript, and portfolio to assist you in applying for teaching positions.  It is your responsibility to make copies of your working credentials for prospective employers and to send them along with any other supporting documents you may choose to include. 

Transcripts - All requests for official or unofficial transcripts must be made through the Registrar's Office at 218-299-3250. 

 

Licensure - The Career Center has available licensure materials for the State of Minnesota and the State of North Dakota.  You may request a license application at anytime, however it cannot be processed until you graduate.  Completed applications, fingerprint cards, and checks should be returned to the Registrar's Office for final processing.  For additional information on licensure in Minnesota, North Dakota, and other states, click here.

 

Applying for Teaching Positions - Applying for a teaching position is a multi-step process and involves a significant amount of time.  Students should begin the process of applying for positions at least two months in advance of graduation.  For a suggested timeline, click here.

 

Job Market - See the AAEE's 2000 Research Report on Educator Supply and Demand by going to  http://www.ub-careers.buffalo.edu/aaee/S_DReport2000.pdf

 

Minnesota Education Job Fair - The Minnesota College and University Career Services Association sponsors an annual job fair for prospective teachers.  The fair is typically held in late April and only students and alumni of Minnesota colleges and universities are eligible to attend. To attend the fair you must register with the Career Center. Only pre-registered candidates will be admitted to the fair.  For more information on the Minnesota Education Job Fair, go to the Events & Fairs section of our website or go to http://www.mcucsa.org/mnedfair/.

 

Internet Links -  Click here for a list of Internet resources for education majors. 

 

 



Publication Date: Thursday, January 26, 2006 16:58 CST