Career possibilities
What can I do with a degree in curriculum and instruction?
Today, teaching happens in many environments, from the K-12 classroom to the corporate training room. Our programs will give you the edge you’ll need to teach and inspire your students—whoever they are.
With us, you'll get the skills and knowledge to:
- Teach kindergarten to grade twelve in our practicum-based teacher education programs
- Apply educational theory outside the classroom with the Minor in Education
- Enhance your career with our professional specialization certificates and graduate programs
Career options for curriculum and instruction graduates
- Adult learning specialist
- Athletic coach
- Civil servant
- Corporate trainer
- Curriculum specialist
- Director of learning
- Education technology specialist
- Employment services manager
- Instructional coordinator
- Principal/vice-principal
- Program manager
- Recreation director
- Special education teacher
- Social director
- Teacher
More information from UVic Co-op + Careers (pdf)
Develop your career
- Attend career development workshops
- Explore résumé, cover letter and interview resources
- Meet with a career educator
- Work with community through volunteer opportunities
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Meet our alumni
Research Assistant
Lindsay is passionate about queering and Indigenizing schools. She has taught on call with the Greater Victoria School District, Maria Montessori Academy in BC, and full-time in a remote Anishinaabe Oji-Cree community in Northern Ontario. Read more
Bachelor of Education (2015), MA in Educational Studies (2017-present)
Elementary school teacher
As a District Technology for Learning Teacher, Rohan supported the staff and students through technology for learning initiatives such as co-teaching, facilitating Pro-D events and building teacher resources. Read more
Bachelor of Education, Elementary Post-Degree Professional Program (2016)
Primary school teacher
As a teacher in Sydney, Australia, Sara teaches, plans and implements effective teaching and learning, creates and maintains supportive and safe learning environments, and assesses, provides feedback and reports on student learning. Read more
Bachelor of Elementary Education (2016)
Teacher
Megan has held a variety of teaching and support roles in her career so far, each contributing to her teaching style and philosophy. She completed a semester of International Student Support; a year of Indigenous Education support, advocacy and community connection; and a year of English classes, including a cohort model for students requiring greater wrap-around support. Read more
Bachelor of Education, Secondary Post-Degree Professional Program (2015)