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.
Education: Secondary Special Education (5-12)
The B.S. in Secondary Special Education (Exceptional Needs: Early & Late Adolescence) prepares teachers at the secondary level (Grades 5-12) in subjects such as English, Math, Science, practical life skills, career counseling and transition from school to the workforce. They provide instruction and educational support through consultative services, individual or small group tutoring, and may team teach with general educators or manage self-contained classrooms. This career may lead to a variety of other fields such as educational diagnostician, school counselor, rehabilitation counselor, school social worker or therapeutic recreation specialist.
Please consult the Programs Sheets page via the Secondary Special Education (Grades 5-12) tab on the School of Education website to find more information about this program, including additional admission requirements.
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- Adult Basic and Secondary Education and Literacy Teachers and Instructors
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education
- Instructional Coordinators
- Recreation Workers
- Adapted Physical Education Specialists
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School
- Childcare Workers
- Counseling Psychologists
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary
- Librarians
- Nannies
- School Psychologists
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:
- Realistic
- Artistic
- Social
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
- Manage Data or Records
Relationship Skills
- Train or Instruct
- Provide Care and Support
- Demonstrate Social-Cultural Sensitivity
Communication
- Speak to Groups
- Listen
- Speak or Interact
- Persuade
Management or Leadership
- Organize or Plan
- Make Decisions
- Lead
- Coach
Creative
- Use Intuition
- Synthesize or Integrate
- Conceptualize
Career Guides
Our unique IU Career Guides offers the A-Zs of each field’s preferred educational backgrounds, as well as employment opportunities and insider tips, industry-related interview questions, and a lot more. Below are related career guides for this major.