Research Activity: Career Week

Name: _________________________

Occupation #1

Political Scientists

2012 Median Pay

$102,000 per year

Entry-Level Education

Masters degree

On-the-Job Training

None

Number of Jobs, 2012

6,600

Job Outlook, 2012-22

Employment Change,
2012 - 2020
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occupation

21% (Faster than average)

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One
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Education
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Certifications, and
Registrations
Important Qualities
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1,400
Research political subjects, such as the U.S. political
system, relations between the United States and foreign
countries, and political ideologies
Education
Most political scientists need to complete either a masters
or Ph.D. program.
Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations
None
Important Qualities (only what is bold)
Analytical skills.
Critical-thinking skills.
Intellectual curiosity.
Writing skills.

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annual pay for this
occupation?

$102,000

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

Employment, 2012: 6,600

Projected Employment, 2022: 8,000
Change in Percent: 21
Change in Numbers (Numeric): 1,400

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Research Activity: Career Week

Name: _________________________

Occupation #2

Clinical Psychologists

2012 Median Pay

$69,280 per year

Entry-Level Education
On-the-Job Training

Internship/residency

Number of Jobs, 2012

160,200

Job Outlook, 2012-22

12% (As fast as average)

Employment Change,
2012 - 2020
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18,700

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annual pay for this
occupation?

Conduct scientific studies of behavior and brain function.

Education
Most clinical, counseling, and research psychologists need
a doctoral degree.
In clinical, counseling, school, or health service settings,
students usually, complete a 1-year internship as part of
the doctoral program.
Most masters degree programs do not require an
undergraduate major in psychology, but do require
coursework in introductory psychology, experimental
psychology, and statistics.
Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations
In most states, practicing psychology or using the tittle of
psychologist requires licensure or certification.
Most clinical and counseling psychologists need a
doctorate in psychology, an internship, at least 1 to 2 years
of professional experience, and to pass the Examination for
Professional Practice in Psychology.
The American Board of Professional
Important Qualities (only what is bold)
Patience.
People skills.
Trustworthiness.
$69,280

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Occupation #3

Sociologists

2012 Median Pay

$74,960 per year

Entry-Level Education

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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Important Qualities
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400

Employment, 2012: 145,100

Projected Employment, 2022: 161,500
Change in Percent: 11%
Change in Numbers (Numeric): 16,400

Design research projects to test theories about social

issues
Education
Sociologists typically need a masters degree or Ph.D.
Traditional programs prepare students to enter a Ph.D.
program.
Many students who complete a Ph.D. in sociology become
postsecondary teachers.
Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations

Important Qualities (only what is bold)

Communication skills.
Problem-solving skills.
Writing skills.

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annual pay for this
occupation?

$74,960

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

Name: _________________________

Employment, 2012: 2,600

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

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