Counseling and Student Services: Majors: Undergraduate Programs: Academics: School of ��ϳԹ��: Indiana University Bloomington

Counseling and Student Services

Counseling

B.S.Ed. in Counseling and Student Services

Do you want to make a difference beyond the classroom?

Counseling and Student Services (CASS) is for students like you who are interested in people—how they think, grow, communicate, face challenges, and reach their potential.

You'll study human development, mental health, communication, counseling skills, higher education, and more. And you'll practice what you're learning through interactive classes and real-world experiences.

If you're drawn to psychology, counseling, mental health, working with young people, or helping college students succeed, CASS gives you a way to turn those interests into a degree, and a direction.

Program Essentials

After being admitted to IU Bloomington through the Office of Admissions, students must apply to Teacher ��ϳԹ�� Program (TEP). After completing further program-specific requirements, students may be admitted to the Teacher ��ϳԹ�� Program (TEP). Admission to TEP is competitive; meeting minimum admission requirements is necessary but not always sufficient for admission. Late applications are considered on a space-available basis.

Deadlines:
Fall Term: March 1
Spring Term: October 1

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We offer a range of scholarships for qualified students. Current students can be considered for most School of ��ϳԹ�� scholarships by completing one application each year.

We also encourage students to visit for information about financial assistance.

Interested in mental health and why people think, feel, and behave the way they do?

Build skills in listening, communication, problem-solving, and supporting the well-being of others.

This concentration can prepare you for entry-level positions in community and social services or for graduate study in fields such as counseling, psychology, social work, or other mental health professions.

Want to make a difference in the lives of children and teens?

Explore mental health and development from childhood through adolescence, including the social and cultural factors that affect young people's well-being.

This concentration can prepare you for graduate study and careers connected to psychology, counseling, social work, health, education, and other youth-serving professions.

Love the college experience and helping other students find their way?

Learn how colleges and universities support students beyond the classroom—from academic advising and orientation to student organizations, leadership programs, and residential life.

Prepare for entry-level opportunities on college campuses or graduate study in higher education and student affairs.

The program requires 60-63 credits of Major coursework. These credits are broken up into 36 credits of core courses, plus 15-18 credits of coursework in the selected track (18 for Counseling Psychology, 15 for the Child and Adolescent Mental Health track, and 15 for Higher ��ϳԹ�� and Student Affairs track). Students additionally will select 9 credits from specific courses as part of their Professional Major Electives. Students can include a 15 credit Minor, and they also must complete General ��ϳԹ�� requirements to total a minimum of 120 credit hours. All courses must be completed with at least an average minimum GPA of 2.5.

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Meet a current student

Grace O'Connor is a sophomore from Geneva, NY, concentrating in student services. She is a member of Kappa Delta Pi ��ϳԹ��al Honors Society and a member of the U Bring Change to Mind Mental Health Initiative at IU. After completing her degree, Grace would like to work at the collegiate level, helping students settle into the college experience.

More about Grace

Don't just learn about people. Learn how to work with them.

CASS classes are designed to be active and hands-on. You'll discuss, practice, role-play, problem-solve, learn to listen and communicate, and discover how to work effectively with people whose experiences may be very different from your own.

Along the way, you'll develop skills that matter in almost any people-focused career:

Listening • Communication • Empathy • Leadership • Problem-solving • Collaboration • Understanding human development

You'll also put those skills into practice through a capstone experiential practicum connected to your professional interests.

Classroom discussion with professor and students

Where can CASS take you?

Maybe you already know exactly where you're headed. Maybe you don't.
Either way, CASS can help you explore what's possible. Depending on your concentration and future education, your path might lead toward:

Mental health services • Counseling • Social work • Psychology • Youth services • Academic advising • Student affairs • Orientation and student programs • Residential life • Nonprofit organizations • Graduate or professional school

Some careers, including becoming a licensed counselor or psychologist, require graduate education and additional professional training. CASS can help you build the foundation to take that next step.

Interested in psychology? Get hands-on and take a more applied path.

If psychology interests you but you're especially drawn to working directly with people, CASS is worth exploring. You'll study research and theory, but you'll also practice using what you learn: communicating effectively, listening to others, facilitating groups, understanding human development, and connecting people with resources. It's psychology, human development, and education with an emphasis on what you can do with what you learn.

Find your way to helping others find theirs.

You don't have to become a teacher to make a difference through education. Whether you see yourself supporting someone's mental health, helping a teenager navigate a difficult time, or helping a college student discover where they belong, CASS can help you turn your interest in people into a path forward.

Contact Us

Office of Teacher ��ϳԹ��
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(812) 856-8500
edhelp@iu.edu

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