An important aspect of this assignment is to show you the depth and breadth of your education. As you will learn, there is a great deal of overlap with respect to the training and educational requirements of each position. In doing your reviews, take a moment and reflect upon the courses, assignments, and experiences you have been exposed to during your time at APUS and how they have helped prepare you for the job market. Yes, it might seem like a bit of self-promotion, but it is important for you to realize that upon graduation, you will be well-qualified for the job prospects that may come your way!
After researching the careers related to human development and family studies listed below, write two (2) thorough yet succinct paragraphs summarizing the job responsibilities and career outlook for each. For this assignment, the Occupational Outlook Handbook [webpage] may prove helpful. You may also use other sources such as a professional organization’s website. Do not rely only on a single source for your information. Your assignment must have a minimum of 24 paragraphs. (12 careers x 2 paragraphs each = 24 paragraphs)
End the paper with two to three paragraphs reflecting on the assignment, including which of the careers is most appealing and which is least appealing to you, and explain why. Sources cannot be older than 10 years.
- Child Life Specialist
- Early Childhood Intervention
- Adult Protective Services
- Court Appointed Special Service
- Head Start Administrator/Teacher
- Forensic Interviewer
- Children's Protective Services
- Pregnancy Centers
- Adoption Agencies
- Foster Care
- Women's Shelters
- Children's Camps
Submission guidelines:
- Create and submit your work in a single Word document by 11:59 PM, Sunday of Week 2
- Include a title page and a reference page. (do not use an abstract or running head on any of your written assignments)
- Please submit your careers in the order listed above, using the Career titles as headings for each section.
- Follow APA formatting (most current edition)
- Follow University standards for writing and Academic honesty.
Be sure to review the following prior to submitting your assignment:
- Academic Integrity Guidelines [content page]
- Assignment Rubric
- If you do not see the rubric, in the blue horizontal navigation bar select Course Tools, then Assignments. Select the appropriate assignment, and the rubric will be located near the bottom of the page.
This assignment aligns with the following:
- Course Objectives: 4 [content page]
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