Related Careers
The following careers are directly or indirectly related to the study of this major. Click the job title to learn more about it. To search for more career options, visit OnetOnline.org.
Counseling and Student Services
The Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education (B.S.Ed.) in Counseling and Student Services (CASS) degree is for students interested in mental health, higher education, and student affairs-related careers. Courses emphasize knowledge in learning, human development, and interpersonal communication through a combination of theory and practical real-life experience. This major is interdisciplinary and focuses on the fields of education, counseling, psychology, and student affairs. Students pursuing the Counseling and Student Services major will choose between two program tracks:
• Counseling Psychology
• Higher Education & Student Affairs.
This degree provides students with both direct and indirect professional paths to mental health and student-oriented work fields. CASS graduates are suited for direct paths to entry-level jobs in Community and Social Service Occupations, as well as indirect paths that prepare students to apply for graduate study in mental health and helping fields (e.g., counseling psychology, social work, student affairs work).
For detailed information about this major and degree requirements, visit the departmental website and the School of Education Academic Bulletin.
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Academic information
University Division's Explore Programs tool is the place to go for academic information about any IUB major, minor, or certificate.
Open in Explore Programs- Mental Health Counselors
- Community and Social Service Specialists
- Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors
- Residential Advisors
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers
- Instructional Designers and Technologists
- Instructional Coordinators
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
- Marriage and Family Therapists
- Social and Community Service Managers
Career Interests
John Holland developed a theoretical framework consisting of six general themes that describe broad areas interest relating to self and the working world. If you are interested in discovering your career interests, visit our Learn more about yourself page to learn about the Strong Interest Inventory.
This major consists of the following themes:
- Artistic
- Social
- Enterprising
Related Skills
Below is a sampling of skills related to this major mapped from the Skillscan Driver Assessment. The SkillScan assessment provides a simple 3-step process to help you learn about your strengths and weaknesses, the skills you enjoy and want to use in a career and those skills needing development. Consider taking the SkillScan assessment to better understand your skills as it relates to majors at IU.
Analytical
- Solve Problems
- Research
- Manage Data or Records
Physical or Technical
- Observe
Relationship Skills
- Train or Instruct
- Collaborate
- Provide Care and Support
- Resolve Conflict
- Counsel
- Serve as a Liaison
- Advocate
- Facilitate Groups
- Serve Clients and Customers
- Demonstrate Social-Cultural Sensitivity
Communication
- Speak to Groups
- Listen
- Consult
- Speak or Interact
- Write
Management or Leadership
- Set Goals
- Organize or Plan
- Lead
- Envision
- Manage Projects
- Coordinate
- Coach
Creative
- Use Intuition
- Design
- Brainstorm
- Conceptualize
- Demonstrate Foresight
Career Guides
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