Careers 

An Urban Education and Policy MEd will enhance your teacher and administration certifications by giving you a deeper understanding of the field, as well as prepare you for careers in community education, policy, advocacy and more.

Voluntary Internships 

While all students will participate in work with community organizations during their class time, some students who have more flexible schedules may consider pursuing an internship. Internships give you opportunities to get hands-on experience, refine your understanding of your coursework and make professional contacts who can assist your future career development. Internships are optional experiences that take place as part of your program’s coursework.  

School & Community Partnerships 

As part of its mission to give back to the surrounding community and provide substantive fieldwork experiences for its students, the College of Education and Human Development has formed partnerships with more than 25 institutions and organizations.

Career Services

The College of Education and Human Development offers a range of career development services to its students. You can also visit the university Career Center for support during your job or internship search. Drop in for a short visit or schedule a 30-minute coaching session to discuss components of your professional profile, including your résumé and LinkedIn presence.

You’ll also have access to

  • support for job search strategies,
  • an assessment of your professional direction,
  • more than 1,000 job and internship postings for students and alumni, and
  • resources tailored to graduate students.

Outcomes 

Career opportunities for the Urban Education and Policy MEd may include the following examples. 

  • Education policy analyst 

  • Community organizer 

  • Professional advancement for elementary and secondary educators 

  • Professional advancement for school administrators 

  • Education consultant 

  • Researcher/evaluator 

  • Nonprofit program manager 

  • Government policy advisor 

  • Curriculum developer 

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