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Occupation #1

Name: ____Elaina Hing_____

Entry-Level Education

Clinical Psychologist
$69,280 per year
$33.31 per hour
Doctoral Degree

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

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

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 them better
understand and predict behavior
Use their knowledge to increase understanding
among individuals and groups
Education
Doctoral degree, Ph.D. in psychology or a Psy.D.
Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations
Doctorate in psychology, an internship. ( at least 1 to 2
years of professional experience)
Requires licensure or certification
To pass the Examination for Professional Practice in
Psychology
NEED to complete continuing education courses to
keep their licenses.
Important Qualities (only what is bold)
Analytical skills
Communication skills
Observational skills
Patience
People skills
Problem-solving skills
Trustworthiness

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What is the median
annual pay for this
occupation?

$69,280 in May 2012

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

Name: ____Elaina Hing_____

Employment, 2012:

145,100

Projected Employment, 2022:

161,500

Change in Percent:

11

Change in Numbers (Numeric):

16,400
Occupation #2

Dietitians and Nutritionists

2012 Median Pay

$55,240 per year

Entry-Level Education

Bachelors Degree

On-the-Job Training

Internship/residency

Number of Jobs, 2012

67,400

Job Outlook, 2012-22

21% (Faster than average)

Employment Change,
2012 - 2020
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occupation

14,200
Assesspatientsandclientshealthneedsanddiet
Counselpatientsonnutritionissuesandhealthyeatinghabits
Developmealplans,takingbothcostandclientspreferencesintoaccount
Evaluatetheeffectsofmealplansandchangetheplansasneeded
Promotebetternutritionbyspeakingtogroupsaboutdiet,nutrition,andthe
relationshipbetweengoodeatinghabitsandpreventingormanagingspecific
diseases
Keepupwiththelatestnutritionalscienceresearch
Writereportstodocumentpatientprogress

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One
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Education
Licenses,
Certifications, and
Registrations
Important Qualities
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Name: ____Elaina Hing_____

Education
Bachelors degree in dietetics, foods and nutrition,
food service systems management, clinical
nutrition, or a related area. Includes courses in
nutrition, psychology, chemistry, and biology.
Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations
Be Licensed; other states require only state registration
or certification. Few states have no regulations for this
occupation.
Could earn: RDN; ACEND; CNS
Important Qualities (only what is bold)
Analytical skills
Compassion
Listening skills
Organizational skills
Problem-solving skills
Speaking skills

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annual pay for this
occupation?

$55,240

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

67,400

2012 Median Pay

Projected Employment, 2022:

81,600

Change in Percent:

21%

Occupation #3

Employment, 2012:

Change in Numbers (Numeric):

14,200
Psychiatrist or Psychologist

Entry-Level Education

$69,280 per year

$33.31 per hour
Doctoral degree, Ph.D. in psychology or a Psy.D

On-the-Job Training

Internship/residency

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Research Activity: Career Week

Name: ____Elaina Hing_____

Number of Jobs, 2012

160,200

Job Outlook, 2012-22

12% (As fast as average)

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

18,700

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

Conductscientificstudiesofbehaviorandbrainfunction

Collectinformationthroughobservations,interviews,surveys,andother
methods

Researchandidentifybehavioraloremotionalpatterns

Testforpatternsthatwillhelpthembetterunderstandandpredictbehavior

Usetheirknowledgetoincreaseunderstandingamongindividualsand
groups

Education
Masters degree in psychology, doctoral degree, Ph.D.
or Psy.D
Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations
Licensure or certification, doctorate in psychology, an
internship, at least 1 to 2 years of professional
experience.
Pass the Examination of Professional in Psychology.
Important Qualities (only what is bold)
Analytical skills
Communication skills
Observational skills
Patience
People skills
Problem-solving skills
Trustworthiness

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What is the median
annual pay for this
occupation?

$69,280

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Research Activity: Career Week

Click on Job Outlook
List:
Employment, 2012
Projected
Employment, 2022
Change in Percent
Change in Numbers
(Numeric)

Name: ____Elaina Hing_____

Employment, 2012:

160,200

Projected Employment, 2022:

178,900

Change in Percent:

12

Change in Numbers (Numeric):

18,700

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