Research Activity: Career Week

Occupation #1

Name: _________________________

Entry-Level Education

School Psychologists
$69,280 per year
$33.31 per hour
See How to Become One

On-the-Job Training

Internship/residency

Number of Jobs, 2012

160,200

Job Outlook, 2012-22

Employment Change,
2012 - 2020

12% (As fast as average)

2012 Median Pay

18,700

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occupation

Conduct scientific studies of behavior and brain

function.
Collect information through observations, interviews,
surveys, and other methods.
Research and identify behavioral or emotional
patterns.
Test for patterns that will help then better
understand and predict behavior.
Use their knowledge to increase understanding
among individuals and groups.

Education:
Most clinical, counseling, and research psychologists
needs a doctoral degree.
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One
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Education
Licenses,
Certifications, and
Registrations
Important Qualities
(only what is bold)

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What is the median
annual pay for this
occupation?

Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations

Important Qualities (only what is bold)

Analytical skills
Communication skills
Observational skills
Patience
People skills
Problem-solving skills
Trustworthiness
The median annual wage for psychologists was
$69,280 in May 2012.

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Name: _________________________

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

Occupation #2

Sociologist

2012 Median Pay

Entry-Level Education

$74,960 per year

$36.04 per hour
Masters degree

On-the-Job Training

None

Number of Jobs, 2012

2,600

Job Outlook, 2012-22

15% (Faster than average)

Employment Change,
2012 - 2020
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occupation

400

Employment, 2012: 160,200

Projected Employment, 2022: 178,900
Change in Percent: 12
Change in Numbers (Numeric): 18,700

Design research projects to test theories about social

issues.
Collect data through surveys, observations,
interviews, and other sources.
Analyze and draw conclusions from data.
Prepare reports, articles, or presentations detailing
their research findings.
Collaborate with other sociologists or social
scientists.
Consult with and advise clients, policymakers, or
other groups on research finding and sociological
issues.

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

Name: _________________________

Education
Sociologists typically need a masters degree or Ph.D.
There are two types of sociology masters degree
programs: Traditional programs and applied, clinical, and
professional program.

Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations

Important Qualities (only what is bold)

Analytical skills.
Communication skills.
Critical-thinking skills.
Problem-solving skills.
Writing skills.
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What is the median
annual pay for this
occupation?

The median annual wage for sociologists was $74,960 in

May 2012.

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Employment, 2012
Projected
Employment, 2022
Change in Percent
Change in Numbers
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Occupation #3

Police and Detectives

2012 Median Pay

Entry-Level Education

$56,980 per year

$27.40 per hour
High school diploma or equivalent

On-the-Job Training

See How to Become One

Number of Jobs, 2012

780,000

Job Outlook, 2012-22

5% (Slower than average)

Employment Change,
2012 - 2020

41,400

Employment, 2012: 2,600

Projected Employment, 2022: 3,000
Change in Percent: 15
Change in Numbers (Numeric): 400

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Research Activity: Career Week

Click on What They Do
List the duties of this
occupation

Click on How to Become

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

Name: _________________________

Enforce laws
Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls
Patrol assigned areas
Conduct traffic stops and issue citations
Obtain warrants and arrest suspects
Write detailed reports and fill out forms
Prepare cases and testify in court
Education:
Police and detective applicants must have at lease a high
school education or GED and be a graduate of their
agencys training academy.

Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations

Important Qualities (only what is bold)

Communication skills
Empathy
Good judgment
Leadership skills
Perceptiveness
Physical stamina
Physical strength

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

The median annual wage for police and detectives

was $56,980 in May 2012.

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

Employment, 2012: 780,000

Projected Employment, 2022: 821,300
Change in Percent: 5
Change in Numbers (Numeric): 41,400

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