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Survey Results
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| Engineering Technology : |
83.33% |
| Arts, Media and Entertainment : |
79.17% |
| Business : |
75.00% |
| Industrial Technology : |
75.00% |
| Home Economics Careers and Technology : |
62.50% |
| Public and Human Services : |
58.33% |
| Agriculture : |
50.00% |
| Health Careers : |
16.67% |
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Computer Programmers
Expected growth for this job
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Employment of programmers is expected to grow
about as fast as the average, ranging from 10 to 20 percent from the
year 2002 to 2012.
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Required education
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Bachelor’s degrees are commonly required,
although some programmers may qualify for certain jobs with 2-year
degrees or certificates.
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Salary- hourly and annual
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Median annual earnings of computer programmers
were $60,290 in 2002.
The middle 50 percent earned between $45,960 and
$78,140 a year.
The lowest 10 percent earned less than $35,080;
the highest 10 percent earned more than $96,860.
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What special skills are required
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Employers using computers for scientific or
engineering applications usually prefer college graduates who have
degrees in computer or information science, mathematics,
engineering, or the physical sciences.
Although knowledge of traditional languages still
is important, employers are placing increasing emphasis on newer,
object-oriented programming languages and tools, such as C++ and
Java. Additionally, employers are seeking persons familiar with
fourth- and fifth-generation languages that involve graphic user
interface (GUI) and systems programming.
Most systems programmers hold a 4-year degree in
computer science.
Systems programmers also must be able to work
with database systems, such as DB2, Oracle, or Sybase.
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What can you do in High school to prepare for
this job.
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Take many computer classes and excel in math.
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Summary of what you learned about this career.
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Computer programmers write, test, and maintain
the detailed instructions, called programs, that computers must
follow to perform their functions. They also conceive, design, and
test logical structures for solving problems by computer. Many
technical innovations in programming—advanced computing
technologies and sophisticated new languages and programming
tools—have redefined the role of a programmer and elevated much of
the programming work done today.
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Computer
Systems Analysts
Expected growth for this job
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Employment of these computer specialists is
expected to grow much faster than the average, increasing 36 percent
or more within the years 2002-2012.
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Required education
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While there is no universally accepted way to
prepare for a job as a systems analyst, most employers place a
premium on some formal college education. A bachelor’s degree is a
prerequisite for many jobs; however, some jobs may require only a
2-year degree.
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Salary- hourly and annual
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Median annual earnings of computer systems
analysts were $62,890 in 2002.
The middle 50 percent earned between $49,500 and
$78,350 a year.
The lowest 10 percent earned less than $39,270,
and the highest 10 percent earned more than $93,400.
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What special skills are required
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For systems analysts, many employers seek
applicants who have a bachelor’s degree in computer science,
information science, or management information systems (MIS).
Employers are increasingly seeking individuals
with a master’s degree in business administration (MBA), with a
concentration in information systems, as more firms move their
business to the Internet.
Computer systems analysts must be able to think
logically and have good communication skills. Because they often
deal with a number of tasks simultaneously, the ability to
concentrate and pay close attention to detail is important.
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What can you do in High school to prepare for
this job.
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Make sure to take many math classes and computer
classes.
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Summary of what you learned about this career.
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Systems analysts solve computer problems and
apply computer technology to meet the individual needs of an
organization. They help an organization to realize the maximum
benefit from its investment in equipment, personnel, and business
processes. Systems analysts may plan and develop new computer
systems or devise ways to apply existing systems’ resources to
additional operations. They may design new systems, including both
hardware and software, or add a new software application to harness
more of the computer’s power. Most systems analysts work with
specific types of systems—for example, business, accounting, or
financial systems, or scientific and engineering systems—that vary
with the kind of organization.
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Civil
Engineers
Expected growth for this job
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Employment of civil engineers is expected to
increase more slowly than the average, around 3 to 9 percent from
2002-2012.
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Required education
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A bachelor’s degree in engineering is required
for almost all entry-level engineering jobs. College graduates with
a degree in a physical science or mathematics occasionally may
qualify for some engineering jobs, especially in specialties in high
demand. Most engineering degrees are granted in electrical,
electronics, mechanical, or civil engineering.
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Salary- hourly and annual
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Median annual earnings of civil engineers were
$60,070 in 2002.
The middle 50 percent earned between $48,360 and
$74,700.
The lowest 10 percent earned less than $39,960,
and the highest 10 percent earned more than $91,010.
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What special skills are required
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Admissions requirements for undergraduate
engineering schools include a solid background in mathematics
(algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and calculus) and science
(biology, chemistry, and physics), and courses in English, social
studies, humanities, and computer and information technology.
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What can you do in High school to prepare for
this job.
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To prepare make sure to take and be good in math,
science, and computer classes.
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Summary of what you learned about this career.
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Civil engineers design and supervise the construction
of roads, buildings, airports, tunnels, dams, bridges, and water
supply and sewage systems. Civil engineering, considered one of the
oldest engineering disciplines, encompasses many specialties. The
major specialties within civil engineering are structural, water
resources, environmental, construction, transportation, and
geotechnical engineering.
Many civil engineers hold supervisory or
administrative positions, from supervisor of a construction site to
city engineer. Others may work in design, construction, research,
and teaching.
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Final Summary Essay
Summary of what you learned about these three
career options
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Conclusion
Write a 600-800 word summary explaining what you learned and why you
are interested in this career.
Paragraph #1
Explain category of careers you scored highest in and if you feel
that is accurate. Why
or why not.
Paragraph #2
If you had to chose one of the three careers that you researched
which one would it be. Discuss
growth, required skills and education, salary, etc… and how they
influenced your decision.
Paragraph #3
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