Teaching and Counseling Careers

Do you like to help people? Do you enjoy teaching or tutoring other students or kids? Are you interested in how people learn and think? Then you might be a great teacher, counselor or other helping occupation!

On this page you can learn more about careers in this area and where you can obtain training or educational experience.

Want to learn more about other types of careers? Check out our "Careers by Interest Area" page here!

RIASEC Categories: Social, Artistic, Investigative

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Occupations by Education Level

Associate's Degree (Community College)

Preschool Teacher

Bachelor's Degree + Teaching Credential

Master's Degree / License

Doctorate Degree

Psychologist

Local / Statewide Programs

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You can get experience in this field in the following ways:

Babysitting is a great way to start getting experience working with young people.
Work as an assistant or counselor at a nature or summer camp.
Tutor other students in subjects you enjoy.
Take education-related CTE courses at your local high school, such as Child Development.
Reach out to a business or organization in the career area you are interested in and ask for information on what the job is really like and what type of education or experience is recommended.