Exploring Careers &

Comparing Colleges
Directions:

Now that youve chosen your #1 career, its time to research the job
training that youll need (aka- what type of education will you have to
get to be able to do this job one day).
Think about:
Will you need a Bachelors Degree? Some sort of Graduate
Degree? Or can you go to a trade school to get on-the-job
training and experience?
Will you have to do an internship or an apprenticeship?
What schools offer the program(s) that you need?
What colleges offer the programs (what you need to study to get
the job you eventually want to have)?
Consider what we discussed yesterday (Community College
before University; not choosing the big name schools; staying
in-state vs. going to school out-of-state)

Step #1:

First, click the My EDP. Then, click your #1 Career (what you chose
at the end of the Comparing Careers Assignment.) Finally, click the
Education tab on the sidebar. Summarize it in 4 sentences.
in the education tab it talks about the education and training you need to become a
pediatrician. To become a pediatrician you have to attend medical school and earn a
Doctor of Medicine degree. you also need to complete a 4 year bachelors degree. also
you need to write the MCAT.

Step #2:

Next, click Sample Career Path on the sidebar. Explain the range and
variety (or, various levels) of jobs and earnings your career could have.
there are 3 levels, level 1, 2 and 3. level 1: Sample Title Resident in Pediatrics, Earning $45,000 to $55,000 a
year, Requirements Doctor of Medicine degree (MD) Accepted into a residency program, Responsibilities
Diagnosing and treating patients with minor ailments under the supervision of licensed doctors.
level 2: Sample Title Pediatrician, Earnings $100,000 to $150,000 a year, Requirements Completion of
residency Possibly certified by the American Board of Pediatrics - Licensed by your state, Responsibilities
Diagnosing and treating patients; providing education and counseling to patients and their parents;
performing administrative duties.
last of all level 3: Sample Titlle Established Pediatrician, Earnings $150,000 to $250,000 a year or more
Requirements Many years of experience A solid reputation An established group of patients
ResponsibilitiesDiagnosing and treating patients; providing education and counseling to patients and their
parents; advocating childrens issues within the community; performing administrative duties; possibly
undertaking research activities.

Step #3:

Now, pick three schools or places to train for your career. Click the
Education tab. Then, you can pick the way you want to search.
If you already have a pretty good idea of where you want to go, choose
Explore Education, and search by school.
If youre unsure of where you want to go, click School Selector to
narrow down your options.
Once youve picked three schools, save them to your EDP by clicking the
blue Save to My EDP button.
List your three choices here:
1. university of michigan
2.

ferris state university

3.central michigan university

Step #4:

The next step is to spend some time researching these colleges/trade

schools. Begin your research by clicking the name of the school.

College #1: central michian university

Total Cost (include books, room/board, etc.)
20,764

Total Enrollment (how many students):

26,902

Student Life (what do students like and/or dislike?):

like: they have a gym and great places to eat
dislike: required to live on campus freshman and softmore year

What do you like about this school?

the dorms are nice, you have to live on campus for 2
years they have great places to eat

College #2: ferris state university

Total Cost (include books, room/board, etc.)
20,910

Total Enrollment (how many students):

14,707

 Student Life (what do students like and/or dislike?):

likes: taught in small groups, not big lectures

What do you like about this school?

its has an honors program

College #3: university of michigan

Total Cost (include books, room/board, etc.)
25,021

Total Enrollment (how many students):

43,710

Student Life (what do students like and/or dislike?):

U-M is committed to keeping its costs low, limiting tuition increases, and
investing heavily in financial support for students but we need your support.

What do you like about this school?

coeducational and U-M is committed to keeping its costs

low, limiting tuition increases, and investing heavily in
financial support for students but we need your support.
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