Students can choose to major or minor in IES and select one of two emphases: Schools or Community. Choosing the Schools Emphasis might lead to starting your own school or teaching in K-12 schools, private academies or charter schools. Choosing the Community Emphasis might lead to working in a non-profit organization, creating tutoring or after-school businesses, working with policy-oriented efforts, working in professional development or teaching in a dance, art, or music studio.A well-rounded undergraduate program in education should include field experiences and opportunities to study abroad. All IES students have numerous occasions to apply their skills in a variety of practical settings.