Community Education Major

The Community Education major at Curry College is based on the premise that strong communities are built and sustained when organizations align strategies to support the needs of children, youth, and families. Community organizations need leaders who are passionate about finding solutions to community problems through education, advocacy, and action.

Leadership in child, youth, and family-based community agencies and organizations requires knowledge grounded in a deep understanding of child and youth development, family systems, and a skill set for working with others to address community needs.

• Community Education Major Requirements
• Applying to an Education Major

Choose Your Focus

Education

Work in agencies and organizations that provide direct service and support to children, families, and youth including local and national agencies and organizations such as:

• Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
• Boys and Girls Clubs of America
• Milton Early Childhood Alliance
• Museums
• The Arc
• YMCA

Mentorship of youth in community-based programs or residential settings, after school and youth development programs, community recreation programs, programs supporting at-risk youth, independence and life skills programs, group homes, and transition into the workplace and job training programs.

Advocacy and Action

Work in agencies and organizations which provide education, support, and/or advocacy for children, youth and families in community-based settings including local and national advocacy-focused agencies and organizations:

Policy Organizations:

• Children’s Trust
• Coalition for the  Homeless
• Easter Seals
• Massachusetts Strategies for Children

Advocacy and Education Organizations:

• Brockton Area Multi-Service Agency
• Greater Boston PFLAG
• Make-a-Wish Foundation
• Mass Advocates for Children
• Massachusetts Department of Youth Services
• Massachusetts Strategies for Children
• Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition
• Norfolk Advocates for Children
• Norfolk County Sheriff’s Child Advocacy Office
• Special Olympics
• Youth on Fire

Choose Your Minor, Concentration, or Dual Major

Pair your education major with a minor, concentration, or pursue a dual major to deepen knowledge and skills which support career goals. Minors and concentrations can be chosen from within the Education department offerings or from another discipline or major at the college.

Suggested minors/concentrations:

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