How Hard Is the Education Studies Major? Reviews & Ratings

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Moderately challenging

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Switched from Global Studies

“During COVID I made a simple study guide with learning tool recommendations to help my 10-year-old little brother stay on track. That guide turned into a dozen, custom for families at my hometown library. When I realized education technology was an industry changing lives for the better, I knew I wanted to work in the field. So I changed my major. I got to know the business and science of K-12 and earned my degree in Education, Technology, & Entrepreneurship from New York University. …”

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What you will study and do

Curriculum and careers

Education Studies examines education as a field of research and policy without necessarily leading to teacher certification. Students study learning theory, education policy, and the sociology of schools, preparing for careers in education-adjacent research, policy, and administration.

Core course themes

Foundations of Education

Introduces the history, philosophy, and structure of education systems.

Learning Theory

Covers major theories of how people learn and develop.

Sociology of Education

Examines how social factors shape educational access and outcomes.

Education Policy

Studies how policy shapes schools, funding, and educational access.

Research Methods in Education

Covers methods for studying educational programs and outcomes.

Senior Capstone Project

Applies education research methods to a real educational question.

Common roles

Education Policy Analyst
Program Coordinator (Education Nonprofit)
Research Assistant
Admissions or Student Affairs Professional
Curriculum Developer

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Education Studies by school

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New York University1 review

Career outlook: 5.0
Enjoyment: 5.0
Recommend: 100%

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Careers & next stepsPositive

During COVID I made a simple study guide with learning tool recommendations to help my 10-year-old little brother stay on track. That guide turned into a dozen, custom for families at my hometown library.

When I realized education technology was an industry changing lives for the better, I knew I wanted to work in the field. So I changed my major. I got to know the business and science of K-12 and earned my degree in Education, Technology, & Entrepreneurship from New York University.

Before graduation I worked backwards to craft my personal story of how my major and jobs I applied for told a meaningful, connected, story.

Switched from Global Studies

Interested in Business · Tech & software +1

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NYU

Career: 5.0/5

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