Education Professions
UChicago provides exceptional preparation for careers across the education sector. Whether you're pursuing teaching, policy, research, or administration, our students bring a rigorous, interdisciplinary foundation—paired with real-world experience in classrooms, schools, and education organizations—that sets them apart in a competitive field.
We can help you explore your path, build the experience employers look for, and prepare for an impactful career in education.
Resources to Get Started
UChicago’s education resources will help you explore the field and build a strong application to professional schools.
Build Experience to Stand Out
Seek out program experience early to build the practical skills and confidence that set you apart through UChicago’s Education Professions programs.
Selective Cohort Programs
Build your skills, hone your interests, and gain foundational experiences that can amplify your job or graduate school applications through our selective cohort experiences.
Coursework
Supplement your experiential learning through courses in the Education and Society minor. The minor spans a broad array of course listings reflecting the interdisciplinary field of education.
Collaborations with Amherst and Grinnell
UChicago students collaborate with students from Amherst College and Grinnell College. Students from all three colleges come together to discuss ideas and the evolving landscape of education.
Education Professions Career Pathways
Education Career Areas:
Explore career focused treks to cities across the US and around the world!
Education Career Trek | Los Angeles, CA | March 15-16 or March 17-18
Applications open December 4, 2026
Applications close January 18, 2027 at 9am Central Time