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What's the difference between English major and English education major?
The training objectives of the two majors are different, and the courses they study are not exactly the same:

Training objectives of English education specialty

English teachers in primary and secondary schools who have solid basic knowledge and skills of English language, can skillfully use English language, have advanced educational concepts, are familiar with the basic laws of education, can use modern teaching means and methods, and can adapt to the reform system of new English curriculum standards in primary and secondary schools.

Main courses of English education specialty

English intensive reading, English extensive reading, English pronunciation, English listening, English grammar, spoken English, English writing, English audio-visual speaking, social and cultural introduction of English-speaking countries, modern Chinese, basic theory of English-Chinese/Chinese-English translation, British and American literature appreciation, newspaper English, English education, text selection, psychology, pedagogy, English textbooks and methods for primary schools, interpretation of English curriculum standards, educational practice, etc.

The key point is: after graduating from education, you must obtain a teacher qualification certificate-this is a necessary condition for being a teacher.