career class

M5a1

Assembling a Career Path

This course provided you an overview of the discipline of psychology, including expectations for the psychology major, career options for students completing a bachelor's degree in psychology, and career options for students who pursue a graduate degree.

Review from the readings the information on career paths for psychologists and counselors and do some of your own research using credible sources. Drawing upon the information you collected and analyzed in previous assignments and research, write a paper that outlines the career path that you think is most suitable for you at this point in your educational experience.

Occupational therapist career

School of choice is Loma Linda University for their masters in occupational therapy

(again answer all of these very thoroughly)

Be as specific as possible and include each of the following items in your paper:

· Identify a career path and explain why it is a suitable choice.

· Identify the skills, experiences, and educational requirements for this path. ( I am finishing my in psychology by May 2015, if you can add more by looking up requirements for an occupational therapist career) I plan to apply for a grad program to loma linda by next year June 2015

· Identify your strengths and weaknesses and explain how they relate to your chosen path.

· Describe skills and experiences you have already gained and the preparation you have already made. I Volunteered in nursing homes and in local hospitals in the rehabilitation departments in assisting their patients in getting supplies, cleaning stations, talking with clients and trying to make them as comfortable as possible. (please go deeper and explain this more)

· Describe skills, preparation, and experiences you still lack (e.g., research experience, volunteer work, and development of a professional network). I need to finish some pre requisite courses in anatomy and physiology, statistics, human growth and development. Research and conduct meetings with local hospitals and nursing homes to gain further knowledge of the occupational therapy career. Possibly ask about volunteering while I attend Loma Linda University’s occupational therapy program.

· Outline a clear plan (including a time line) for meeting these goals and gaining these skills and experiences. Do outside research to discuss specifically where you can gain these skills and experiences, how much it will cost, and how you plan to prioritize.

Some things to include one finish my bachelor’s degree in psychology finish by May 2015

Start pre requisite classes by November 2014

Enroll in anatomy and physiology by November 2014 this class is only four weeks long at a college I found called integrated science program please discuss it more from this website and cite it as well http://www.integratedscienceprogram.com/accelerated-science-courses/anatomy-physiology-1.cfm this class is 2200.00 I will be taking out loans to get this class.

Enroll in human growth and development by December 2014 this class is only four weeks long at a college I found called integrated science program please discuss it more from this website and cite it as well http://www.integratedscienceprogram.com/accelerated-science-courses/anatomy-physiology-1.cfm this class is 1500.00 I will be taking out loans to get this class.

enroll in statistics at university of phoenix by Jan 2015 this class is 1200, I will be taking out loans to get this class.

Research and conduct meetings with local hospitals and nursing homes to gain further knowledge of the occupational therapy career by feb 2015

Find a facility to do additional part time volunteering while in a grad program by May 2015

Apply to loma linda university by May 2015 before the deadline of May 21st 2015

· Select and describe at least one professional organization that would be appropriate for you to join in your chosen career path and why it is the most appropriate. Identify the specific resources and standards it would provide you as a professional.

Mention and research AOTA for a membership

· Design a plan for how you will ensure ongoing personal and professional development throughout your career. Include in the plan strategies established by research studies that foster a balance between physical and mental health. Identify options for seeking continued professional education in your area of interest or specialization upon graduation (e.g., conferences and online continuing education programs for professionals). Be specific and cite at least three sources for your personal and professional development plan.

Display accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Cite at least one academic source for each of the bulleted items in the list above. Be sure to demonstrate ethical scholarship in the accurate representation and attribution of sources.

Submission Details:

· Write a 5- to 6-page paper in a Microsoft Word document in a clear, concise, and organized manner. Include a cover page and a reference page in APA style. Apply APA standards to cite sources. Save your paper as M5_A1_Lastname_Firstname.doc.

Grading Criteria and Rubric

will be graded using a rubric. This assignment is worth 300 points. Download the rubric and carefully read it to understand the expectations.

	Maximum Points
Identified a career path and explained why it is a suitable choice.	40
Identified the skills, experiences, and educational requirements needed for the chosen career path.	40
Described skills and experiences already gained and preparation already completed and also identified strengths and weaknesses.	40
Created a plan for acquiring skills, experiences, and knowledge still lacking to be successful in the chosen path thoroughly	40
Selected a professional organization and explained the benefits thoroughly and why you should join	36
Created a personal and professional development plan.	40
Writing Components: · Organization (16) · Usage and Mechanics (16) · APA Elements (24) · Style (8)	64
Total:	300

References: (read and use)

http://www.llu.edu/allied-health/sahp/ot/otem.page

discuss all of their requirements I missed a few such as the med term class and volunteer hours

add this to the paper