Career Terms Leadership and Career Development Miss Mann

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 ________________________ Offers Associate Degrees Transfer to a University for a Bachelor’s Degree Benefits: Low Tuition Live at Home Enter workforce sooner

4 year Universities ___________________ Often Costs More Sometimes Affiliated w/ Religions Funding from Alumni and Businesses ___________________ Often Costs Less for In- state students Funded by Local and State Governments

Degrees Associate (A.A. or A.S). A degree granted esp. by junior colleges after completion of ___________ of study. Bachelor/Baccalaureate (B.A. or B.S.) A degree awarded by a college or university to a person who has completed ____________ of undergraduate studies.

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 ______________________

Master’s Degree (M.A. or M.S.) An academic degree given after completion of _____________of study beyond the bachelor's degree. Masters of Business Administration, MBA Masters of Physical Therapy, MPA Physician’s Assistant, P.A. _________________ Completed at the end of the Master’s Degree ________ pages in length Not always required.

Law Degree An academic degree given after completion of _____________ of study beyond the bachelor's degree. What can you study before you go to law school? _____________________ What is the name of the exam required to get into law school? _________________ What exam must you pass before receiving your law degree?___________________

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 the 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. Juris Doctor, J.D. (Law)

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.

How much schooling do you need to become a M.D. Attending? First year resident: Intern Almost half-way through residency: Junior Resident Last year resident: Senior Resident Past residency: Attending Physician Bachelor’s Degree: 4 years Doctor of Medicine: 4 years Residency:2-7 years To become an Attending: years

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

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

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, 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: Monday, October 24th