Career Outlines

Ecology

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The final career I've chosen to pursue is that of an ecologist, or a person that studies the relationship between environmental factors (precipitation, industrialization, pollution) and it's environment (landscape, animals, plants). I've chosen this career because throughout my life, I've always wanted to help the world become a better place for all the creatures on it so, what better job to hopefully obtain than an ecologist? Though there are possible harsh weather conditions, I think being happy that I'm doing beneficial for the world as well as for my personal wellbeing out-shines any storm.

The Ideal Personality:

Quality Communication (writing and speaking) skills, Quality Independent / Codependent working skills, Adoration for the outdoors / wildlife, and willingness to work in rough weather.

Required Education includes:

- Associates in either , Climatology, Mathematical modeling, Geology, Meteorology, Economics, Oceanography, Soil science, Zoology, Sociology, or Wildlife & Wetland Services

- Bachelors in either Biology, Physics, Organic / Inorganic Chemistry, Computer Science, Calculus, or Mathematics

- Masters in Ecology

Required Qualifications include:

200 hours of in-field work

General Tasks:

Study ecosystems of a certain area

Survey native animals and plants of habitats

Survey non-native animals and plants of habitats

Survey how condition change would affect ecosystem

Advise government and businesses on environmental managing

Prepare written recommendations and reports for problems

Report all possible solutions to ecological problems

Average Salary: $47,600

Source:

http://www.schoolsintheusa.com/careerprofiles_details.cfm?carid=418

Wildlife Photographer

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Education Requirements:

There are no specific educational requirements for this career choice, however it is good if you have an associates in photography as well as an associates or bachelor's in either zoology, botany, wildlife & wetland services, animal science, or any environmental sciences.

Qualifications:

Again, there is no specific qualification for this field. However, having an A+ portfolio, personal equipment, and money to travel because there is no guarantee whether or not one will be hired.

Massage Therapist

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Required Education:
500 hours from an American Massage Therapy Association Board approved school

Required Qualifications:

24 hours of continuous education every 2 yearsReceive the National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork

Pass the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards ExamReceive the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

Information Founded:
http://www.amtamassage.org/regulation/detail/34