College and Career Terms Leadership and Career Development Miss Mann 2014

Technical School AKA: Vocational Education ____________________ Example Programs: Cosmetology Automotive Technology HV/AC Culinary Arts Photography Technical School ProgramsTechnical School Programs Technical CareersTechnical Careers

Benefits of Technical Schools Skill-Specific Education Day/Night Classes Lower Tuition Costs Open Admissions Policy More one-on-one instruction and hands-on experience.

Community College __________school offering an ____________________ Benefits: Low Tuition Live at Home Enter workforce sooner Option 2: Transfer to a University for a Bachelor’s Degree Example: 2 years at BC3, 2 years at PITT

Bachelor/Baccalaureate (B.A. or B.S.) A degree awarded by a college or university to a person who has completed __________ of undergraduate studies. *2 years of liberal studies courses *2 years of major courses Examples: Education Engineering Marketing Pre-med

What are Liberal Studies Denotes a curriculum that imparts general knowledge and develops the student’s rational thought and intellectual capabilities.

Majors Explored Social Sciences – Study of Human Society and Social Relationships Humanities/Fine Arts – Imaginative, Aesthetic, or Intellectual Content Natural Sciences – Deals with the physical world

Art vs. Science Bachelor of Arts 1.General Education 2.Core Courses 3.Foreign language 4.Theoretical Research 5.Less Rigid Psychology, Sociology, History, Law ______________________ Bachelor of Science 1.General Education 2.Core Courses 3.Lab work w/ Accurate Results 4.Computer and Technology Oriented Math, Science, Computers, Medicine ______________________ ______________

4 year Universities Private Often Costs More Sometimes Affiliated w/ Religions Funding from ____________________ ____________________ Public Often Costs Less for In- state students Funded by ____________________ ____________________

Bachelor’s Degree Graduation Requirements ________________ Average 4 years Example Exams to become licensed or certified: Teacher – 5 Praxis exams - Math, Reading, Writing, 2 content area exams Engineer – FE exam (8 hours) and PE Exam (8 hours)Engineer Nurse – National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX-RN) Architect – Architect Registration Exam – 7 exams

Master’s Degree (M.A. or M.S.) An academic degree given after completion of about ____________ of study beyond the bachelor's degree. Masters of Business Administration, MBA Masters of Physical Therapy, MPA (changing to Doctorate) Physician’s Assistant, P.A. Masters in Education, M.Ed.

Master’s Degree Requirements BEFORE: Take the entrance exam: _______________________________________________ -analogy, antonym, reading comprehension, sentence completion, problem solving, and quantitative comparison. DURING: Complete credits, or 2 years of work AFTER: Write a _____________ – a page research paper *not always required

Law Degree An academic degree given after completion of ____________ of study beyond the bachelor's degree. Steps to becoming a lawyer: 1.Obtain any 4 year Bachelor’s degree 2.Pass the __________________________________ 3.Complete the 3 year law school 4.Pass the _________________ to obtain licensure Minimum # of years to become a lawyer: 7 years

Jurisdiction Doctorate ______________beyond Law School Dissertation Required Terminal Degree – highest level of law education possible 4 year Bachelor’s Degree 3 year Law Degree 4 year Jurisdiction Doctorate Degree 11 years total (sometimes completed in less time)

Research Doctorate Degree Granted upon completion of extensive academic work in a field of study. It takes about _______ years to complete the Ph.D _____________________________ An original work ranging in length, per discipline, from ___________pages Published in Scholarly Journals or as a Book Doctor of Philosophy, Ph.D. Doctor of Education, Ed. D. Doctor of Engineering, Eng. D.

Research Doctorates What steps are necessary to earn a Ph.D.? 1.Attend a 4 year university (Bachelors) 2.Attend a 2 year graduate school (Masters) 3.Complete a 4 year doctoral program 4.Complete a Dissertation (_50-800_ pages) How many total years?About 10 years

Professional Doctorate Degrees Research doctorates with a focus on applied research for professional purposes. Typically earned in ______________. Most often do not require the Master’s Degree! Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, D.O. Doctor of Medicine, M.D. Doctor of Dental Medicine, D.M.D. Doctor of Dental Surgery, D.D.S. Doctor of Pharmacy, Pharm.D.

Residency In-depth training for physicians after medical school. Focuses on specific branches such as: Neurosurgery Pediatrics Cardiology Additional _________________ of training after obtaining the M.D. ***You are a paid physician at this time but it is still training, like an internship is for business students.

Attending Physician Requirements Steps to becoming a Physician/Surgeon: 1.Obtain a Bachelor’s degree in a Science Field 2.Pass the __________________________________ 3.Complete the 4 year medical school 4.Complete the 2-7 year residency 5.Pass the ________________________________to obtain licensure, also known as the “Boards” exam Minimum # of years to become an Attending: years

Nature of the Work What will you be doing? What are your job responsibilities? Example: Nurse 1.Treat Patients 2.Educating patients and the public about various medical conditions 3.Record patients’ medical histories and symptoms 4.Help to perform diagnostic tests and analyze results 5.Operate medical machinery 6.Administer treatment and medications

What to consider when choosing a career: 1.Passion for the Field 2.Related Skills 3.Nature of the Work 4.Working Conditions 5.Job Outlook 6.Salary/Benefits 7.Degrees Required

Example Working Conditions Registered Nurse Well-lighted, comfortable health care facilities Considerable time walking and standing 24-hour care May work nights, weekends, and holidays May be on call—available to work on short notice Must observe rigid, standardized guidelines to guard against disease and other dangers May suffer emotional strain from observing patient suffering

Job Outlook Is there a good chance you will get a job right after graduating from school? Is the field competitive? Is there a high turnover rate? (people quit often) Example: Nurse Job opportunities for RNs in all specialties are expected to be excellent. Registered nurses are projected to create the second largest number of new jobs among all occupations.

Salary (Earnings) / Benefits Salary _____________________________________________ May be paid once a week, every other week, or once a month. Fringe Benefits _____________________________________________ Health insurance, vision and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, sick days, paid vacations, holidays, 401K, stocks, gas mileage, cell phone usage, company car, flexible work schedules, child care, tuition reimbursement, and bonuses

WEB RESOURCES Occupational Outlook Handbook America’s Career Info Net Career Journal Career Builder Careers and Colleges BOOKS Occupational Outlook Handbook America’s Top Jobs America’s Fasting Growing Jobs 101 Careers Outdoor Careers America’s Federal Jobs Encyclopedia of Careers 200 Best Jobs for College Graduates

Assignment: Complete the OCO Assignment using the online Occupational Outlook Handbook Due: