Environmental Health Specialist

Duties and Responsibilities:

An environmental health specialist is a general term for someone who inspects environmental health systems to make sure they are in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. These regulations are set by the government to keep citizens safe and healthy. Responsibilities often include reviewing permits, collecting and interpreting data, investigating complaints, monitoring, educating, performing inspections, and renewing or revoking licenses.

Salary:

Experience seems to be a major factor in determining the incomes of environmental health specialist. Salaries for inexperience workers average out to $46k, and those with 5-10 years’ experience earn a higher median of $40k Environmental health specialist who work for 10-20 years in their occupation tend to earn about $54k. Those who have stuck around for more than two decades see earnings around $62k.

Education:

To become an environmental health specialist you need a bachelor’s degree. You also need an occupational health, safety or a comparable scientific discipline. Also, voluntary certification is available through professional organizations. Work experience is important, through internships or otherwise. Key skills: good communication skills, attention to detail, problem solving personality.

Demand for this Profession:

Most positions for environmental health specialist require a significant course work in chemistry, biology, public health, physical sciences, as well as environmental engineering is usually needed as well.

                                          

Reflection: Environmental health specialist was not the first thing to come to my mind as a first option of a career. I don’t think this is a career I would want to study because I dont think I would really be interested in. 

Student Success Statement 

"Goal setting is goal setting. Set and get." This statement was stated by Mark Victor Hansen. I think that Mark is trying to emphasize that if you try to accomplish a goal you need to set your mind and be devoted to it as much as you can. He is trying to inform you that it is easy to achieve something if you stay focused. He is also trying to inform you that if you start off easy then it work your way up there can be more of a chance you can accomplish your goal easier. 

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Columbus Columbus

Christopher Columbus was born in October 31, 1451 in the Republic of Genoa, Italy. He then died in May 20, of 1506 in Valladolid, Spain. The explorer and navigator, Christopher Columbus made four trips across the Atlantic Ocean from Spain: in 1492, 1493, 1498, and 1502. Christopher Columbus was determined to find direct water route west from Europe to Asia, but he never did. Instead, he accidently stumbled upon Americas. Though he did not really “discover” the New World-millions of people had already lived there-his journeys marked the beginning of centuries of trans-Atlantic conquest and colonization. Christopher Columbus is credited with discovering the Americas. His explorations paved the way for the colonization and explorations of these areas. His first voyage into the Atlantic Ocean in 1476 nearly cost him his life.

 

Student Success Statement

"When obedience becomes our goal, it is no longer an irritation; instead of a stumbling block, it becomes a building block." This quote was said by James E. Faust. This statement seems accurate to me. I agree with James E. Faust because obedience once you are obedient and respectful to others it then becomes a habit. On the other hand, if you're disobedient you will not lead to a good path. Obedience will always do you good. It will always lead you to a good future. But if you choose to be disobedient you won't have a good future.

    

Doctor

Duties and Responsibilities:

Doctors are healthcare professionals who promote, maintain, and restore health through studying, diagnosing, and treating illness, injuries, and other physical ailments. They provide primary care and when necessary, refer patients to other healthcare providers.

Salary:

Doctors’ earnings ranged from about $156,000 a year for pediatricians to about $315,000. However, it also depends on whether or not you have education, experience location, etc. just like most careers.

Education:

The education requirements for becoming a doctor in the U.S may vary by specialty. In general, doctors complete a four year undergraduate degree program, spend four years in medical school and then complete 3-7 years of residency training, before they are eligible for medical licensing.

Demand for this Profession:

Completing a bachelor’s degree program is necessary to prepare prospective doctors to enter medical school. Though medical schools do not require specific degrees for admission, many students opt for programs heavy in biology and chemistry. You also need a residency training and medical licensing.    

Reflection: Do you  beome one? Why or Why not?

If I had to choose a career in the medical field, I might choose to be a doctor. I would choose to be a doctor because I love helping other people out and I think I could make a difference. 

     "Be Yourself"

This statement means that you don't have to change for anyone. Stay true to yourself. You don't have to change because everyone else is the same or people tell you to. Being different is not always all that bad as you think it is. Or how society makes you think it is. Being different is can be good and interesting. So be true to yourself and don't ever change for anyone. 

   

College Professor

Duties and Responsibilities:

A college professor teaches  courses in their subject areas. They work  with students who are studying for a degree, certificate, certification, or are taking classes to improve their knowledge or career skills. Planning lessons and assignments is also part of the career. They also conduct research and experiments to advance knowledge in their field. They also supervise graduate students who are working  towards a doctoral degree.

Salary:

Wages can vary by institution type. Postsecondary teachers typically have higher wages in colleges, universities, and professional schools than they do in community colleges or other types of schools. The median annual wage for postsecondary teachers is $68,970.

Education:

Postsecondary teachers who work for 4 year colleges and universities are most often required to have a doctoral degree in their field. However, some schools may hire those who have a master’s degree or those who are doctoral degree candidates for some specialties, such as fine arts, or for some part-time position.

Demand for this Profession:

To become a college professor/ instructor you also have to have communication skills. Postsecondary teachers need to write papers, give lectures, and serve on committees. To do so effectively, they need good communication skills. To challenge established theories and beliefs, conduct original research, and design experiments, postsecondary teachers nee d good critical thinking skills. They also need good writing skills because most professors publish original research and analysis.

Reflection: Would you become one?

It would be nice to become a professor because I can teach students more and more interesting things.