Under the two disciplines, it is also divided into many educational directions, such as the principles of education. The common professional directions of the following two disciplines are: basic education theory and philosophy, educational sociology, educational policy and law, family education, moral principles and so on. Cultivate educational management cadres and backbone teachers with modern educational concepts and high theoretical literacy and practical ability.
Popular universities mainly include Beijing Normal University, East China Normal University, Nanjing Normal University, Shaanxi Normal University, Capital Normal University and Northeast Normal University.