Research Activity: Career Week

Occupation #1

Name: _________________________

Entry-Level Education

Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselor

$38,520 per year
$18.52 per hour
High school diploma or equivalent

On-the-Job Training

Moderate term on the job training

Number of Jobs, 2012

89,600

Job Outlook, 2012-22

Employment Change,
2012 - 2020

31% (much faster than average)

2012 Median Pay

$28,200

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List the duties of this
occupation

assess and evaluate clients mental and physical

health, addiction or problem behavior, and readiness
to treatment
help clients develop treatment goals and plans
review and recommend treatment options with
clients and their families
help clients develop skills and behavior necessary to
recover from their addiction or modify their behavior
work with clients to identify behaviors and situations
that interfere with their recovery
teach families about addiction or behavior disorders
and help them develop strategies to cope with those
problems
refer clients to other resources and service, such as
job placement services and support groups
conduct outreach programs to help people identify
the signs of addiction and other destructive behavior,
as well as steps to take to avoid such behavior

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Click on How to Become

One
List:
Education
Licenses,
Certifications, and
Registrations
Important Qualities
(only what is bold)

Name: _________________________

Education: requires range from a high school

diploma and certification to a masters degree.
The more education, are able to provide private
one-on-one counseling session and less
supervision than those with less education.

Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations: must

be licensed, and requirements vary by state, but
all states require a masters degree and between
2,000 and 4,000 hours of supervised clinical
experience. The licensure or certification criteria
for substance abuse and behavioral disorder
councelors outside of private practice vary from
state to state.

Important Qualities (only what is bold)

Compassion
Interpersonal skills
Listening skills
Patience
Speaking skills

Click on Pay
What is the median
annual pay for this
occupation?

$38,520

Click on Job Outlook

List:
Employment, 2012
Projected
Employment, 2022
Change in Percent
Change in Numbers
(Numeric)

Employment, 2012: 89,600

Projected Employment, 2022: 117,700
Change in Percent: 31
Change in Numbers (Numeric): 28,200

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Name: _________________________

Occupation #2

Dentist

2012 Median Pay

$149,310 per year

$71.79 per hour
Doctoral or profession degree

Entry-Level Education
On-the-Job Training
Number of Jobs, 2012

Additional training before practicing that specialty.

Complete 1-2 year residency. Additional 2 to 5 years in
advanced dental training.
146,800

Job Outlook, 2012-22

16%

Employment Change,
2012 - 2020
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List the duties of this
occupation

23,300

Click on How to Become

One
List:
Education
Licenses,
Certifications, and
Registrations
Important Qualities
(only what is bold)

Remove decay from teeth and fill cavities

Repair cracked or fractured teeth and remove teeth
Straighten teeth to correct bite issues
Place sealants or whitening agents on teeth
Administer anesthetic to keep patients from feeling pain
during procedures
Write prescriptions for antibiotics or other medications
Examine x rays or teeth, gums, the jaw, and nearby areas
for problems
Make models and measurements for dental appliances,
such as dentures, to fit patients
Teach patients about diet, flossing, use of fluorine, and
other aspects of dental care.
Education: at least bachelors degree before
entering dental school. Dental schools require
students to take classes in subjects such as local
anesthesia, anatomy,periodontology ( the study of
oral disease and health), and radiology. All dental
schools include practice where students work
with patients in a clinical settings

Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations: all

states require dentists to be licensed; which most
require a degree from a dental school and to pass
a written and practical exam.

Important Qualities (only what is bold)

Communication skills

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Detail oriented
Dexterity
Leadership skills
Organization skills
Patience
Physical stamina
Problem solving skills

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What is the median
annual pay for this
occupation?

$149,310

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List:
Employment, 2012
Projected
Employment, 2022
Change in Percent
Change in Numbers
(Numeric)

Occupation #3

Postsecondary teachers

2012 Median Pay

$68,970

Entry-Level Education
On-the-Job Training

Work experience may be important for getting a

postsecondary teaching job
none

Number of Jobs, 2012

1,276,700

Job Outlook, 2012-22

19%

Employment Change,
2012 - 2020

236,400

Employment, 2012: 146,800

Projected Employment, 2022: 170,200
Change in Percent: 16
Change in Numbers (Numeric): 23,300

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Research Activity: Career Week

Name: _________________________

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List the duties of this
occupation

*Teach courses in their subject area

*work with students who are studying for a drgree or a
certificate or certification or are taking classes to improve
their knowledge or career skills
*develop an instructional plan for the course they teach
and ensure that it meets college and department
standards
*plan lessons and assignments
*work with collegeagues to develop or modify the
curriculum for a drgree or certificate program involving a
series of courses
*assess students progress by grading papers, tests, and
other work
*advise students about which classes to take and how to
achieve their goals
*stay informed about changes and innovations in their field
*supervise graduate students who are working toward
doctoral degrees
*publish original research and analysis in books and
academic journals
*serve on academic and administrative committees that
review and recommend policies, make budget decisions, or
advise on hiring and promotions within their department

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One
List:
Education
Licenses,
Certifications, and
Registrations
Important Qualities
(only what is bold)

Education at minimum they must hold the degree

of the program in which they are teaching e.g.
having the associate degree if they teach a
program that is at the associate degree level. Work
experience or certification may be just as
important for getting a postsecondary teaching
job at a technical and trade schools.

Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations:

postsecondary teachers who prepare students for
an occupation that requires a licence,
certification, or registration, may need to have-or
they may benefit from having the same
credential.

Important Qualities (only what is bold)

Communication skills

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Critical thinking skills

Resourcefulness
Writing skills

Click on Pay
What is the median
annual pay for this
occupation?

$68,970

Click on Job Outlook

List:
Employment, 2012
Projected
Employment, 2022
Change in Percent
Change in Numbers
(Numeric)

Employment, 2012: 1,267,700

Projected Employment, 2022: 1,504,200
Change in Percent: 19
Change in Numbers (Numeric): 236,400

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