What can I do with an education degree from Mount Mercy College?

When you complete your student teaching and all of your other graduation requirements, the College Certification Official will recommend you to the State of Iowa for licensure. You may then apply to the Iowa Department of Education for licensure with the endorsements for which you are prepared; the license will be valid for a two-year period. More information about this process and how the college determines their recommendations can be found in the current catalog.

As you might expect, most of our graduates teach in elementary or middle schools. However, education can be a lifelong process, and we welcome our graduates to continue learning through pursuing additional endorsements. With further training, you can also go on to become a guidance counselor, school administrator, media specialist, or a special programs teacher.

The foundation required for teaching involves strong communication, planning, and interpersonal skills, along with courses in psychology. Many jobs outside of education also value these skills, and as such, you may wish to pursue a career in business, publishing, or other related fields.

As in many other fields, your salary will depend on location. Opportunities for salary increase for teachers include coaching and other extracurricular activities as well as additional coursework or Masters degree.

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What classes should I take to enter the program?
What will it take to graduate?
Four-Year Plans for Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Instructional Strategist I, Instructional Strategist II and Unified Early Childhood Endorsement and Pre-K Endorsement
How will I gain experience?
What can I do with an education degree from Mount Mercy College?
Who can I talk to?
Resources for Education Job Seekers
Education Department