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

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