EVERYONE MUST FILL OUT THIS SECTION:

MY “PLAN A” CAREER CHOICE IS: Forensic Psychologist

Some helpful websites: www.workbc.ca/navigator or www.jobbank.gc.ca

My Plan A: I really enjoy science, especially psychology and chemistry. I also

Consider:
❏ What do you enjoy?
❏ What sort of lifestyle do you
want?
❏ What are you good at?
enjoy working with people.
I want to have an important job and outside of it, I want a pretty easy,
comfortable lifestyle.
I am good at managing and leadership and self-motivated tasks. I
am also good at science and problem-solving.

Career Info that I have Criminal psychology.

discovered…
Consider:
❏ Upsides/downsides of job
❏ Job duties/ responsibilities
❏ Salary range
❏ Future outlook
❏ Lifestyle factors
❏ Advancement opportunities
Duties:
Upsides: great paycheck, exciting work.
Downsides: stressful, important work, many years of education.
interviewing individuals behavior, personal background and
motivations.
Evaluating psychological motivations that contribute to criminal
behavior.
Examining crime scenes and documenting evidence.
Interviewing witnesses and victims.
Providing testimony's in court. Testifying in court regarding a crime.
Salary: $40 an hour. Average $80,000 salary
Lifestyle factors: Mostly inside, speaking to others, doing research
and interviews.
Advancement opportunities: depending on what field I'm in, I can go
from an assistant to a psychologist, or to a manager in the
workplace.

Three employability skills I 1. Communication skills

possess that will support my
plan:
2. empathetic/compassionate
Consider:
❏ Soft and hard Skills required
for position 3. critical thinking/problem-solving skills
❏ Personal attributes

Education needed to pursue my Bachelor's degree in psychology or criminal justice. Bachelor's of

plan: science is most useful.
Masters in psychology, behavioral science or other related fields.
Consider: Volunteering in clinical work or internship.
❏ Courses/training/ certificates Complete a doctorate degree of courses in criminal law, mental
needed health, violence and trauma. Then a 1-2 year internship
❏ Post-secondary Become a licensed psychologist.
requirements
EVERYONE MUST FILL OUT THIS SECTION:
MY BACKUP CAREER PLAN IS physiotherapy
Some helpful websites: www.workbc.ca/navigator or www.jobbank.gc.ca
My Plan B:
Consider:
❏ What do you enjoy?
❏ What sort of lifestyle do you
want?
❏ What are you good at?
Career Info that I have
discovered…
Consider:
❏ Upsides/downsides of job
❏ Job duties/responsibilities
❏ Salary range
❏ Future outlook
❏ Lifestyle factors
❏ Advancement opportunities
Three employability skills I
possess that will support my
plan:
Consider:
❏ Soft and hard skills required
for position
❏ Personal attributes
Education needed to pursue my
plan:
Consider:
❏ Courses/training/certificates
needed
❏ Post-secondary
requirements
I enjoy playing sports and learning about sports injuries. I also enjoy
learning how the body and brain works.
I want to have an important job and outside of it, I want a pretty
easy, comfortable lifestyle.
I am good at managing and leadership and self-motivated tasks. I
am good at science and problem-solving. I am also good at working
with others and making them comfortable
Upsides: Great paycheck, flexible schedule, many work area
choices
Downsides: having to touch people, lots of education,
Job duties:Creating a safe space to do everything I can to help
patients.
Treat patients with therapeutic devices and manual exercises.
Evaluate effects of physical therapy, adding modifications.
Salary: 51.25 per/hour Average salary: 95,173
Life Style Factors: flexible hours, indoors, job security, you’re your
own boss, calm.
Advancement Opportunities: you have the ability to have your own
physiotherapy business.
1. Good communication skills
2. compassionate
3.teamworking skills
Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology
Masters degree in Physiotherapy
You have the option to get a PhD after
 Post-Secondary Option
FOR Plan A CAREER CHOICE - Schools/Training
Name of UVIC UBCO
School:

Name of Bacholer of Science Bacholers of Science

Degree or type
of training you
will receive
Example:
Bachelor of
Science

Length of the 4 years 4 years

program
Example: 4
years

Price of Tuition 6,044 5,729

for the first year

Approx. Cost of 1,471 1,910

books/supplies
for the first year

Cost to live in 12,418 15,246

Residence

Application Fee 82.50 74.25

to apply to
program

Application January 31 Early application: December 1st

deadline Regular: January 15th
Example:
February, 13th,
2020

Academic Grade 11 courses • Graduation from high school

Requirements • Approved English 11
for program • At least six academic/non-
• Foundations of
(pre-requisites) academic Grade 12 courses
Mathematics 11 or
Pre‑calculus 11 (recommended, but not
• Approved science 11 required)
• Approved social studies
Grade 12
11/12
Grade 12 courses • English Studies 12 or English
• English Studies 12 or First Peoples 12
English First Peoples 12 • Pre-Calculus 12 (minimum
(minimum 67%)
• Three approved academic 67%)
 12 courses • Anatomy and Physiology 12, or
Estimated admission average:
Chemistry 12, or Environmental
Minimum 82% (based on the
required grade 12 courses) Science 12, or Geology 12, or
Physics 12
Grade 11
• Chemistry 11
Consider taking courses in these
areas in Grade 11 and Grade 12.
• Language Arts
• Mathematics and Computation
• Sciences

Other possible Social worker <- Same as

occupations Psychology professor or teacher
with this type of psychologist
degree Counseller
researcher
Rehabilitation centers

Post-Secondary Option
FOR Plan B CAREER CHOICE - Schools/Training
Name of UVIC UBCO
School:

Name of Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Science

Degree or type
of training you
will receive
Example:
Bachelor of
Science

Length of the 4 years 4 years

program
Example: 4
years

Price of Tuition 6,044 6,607

for the first year

Approx. Cost of 1,564 1,800

books/supplies
for the first year

Cost to live in 12,418 15,246

Residence

Application Fee 82.50 74.25

to apply to
program

Application January 31st Early admission: December 1st

deadline Regular Admissions: January 15th
Example:
February, 13th,
2020

Academic Grade 11 courses

Requirements
for program ▪ Approved English 11
(pre-requisites)
▪ Pre-calculus 11
▪ Chemistry 11
▪ Physics 11
▪ Approved social studies
11/12
Grade 12 courses
▪ English Studies 12 or
English First Peoples 12
(minimum 67%)
▪ Pre-calculus 12
▪ Anatomy & Physiology 12
▪ Chemistry 12 or Physics 12
(Physics 12 recommended)
Estimated 92% average overall
General admission
requirements
▪ Graduation from high
school
▪ Minimum of 70% in Grade
11 or Grade 12 English
(or their equivalents)
▪ At least six academic/non-
academic Grade 12
courses (recommended,
but not required)
Degree-specific
requirements: Kinesiology

Grade 12

▪ ENG4U (English)
▪ One of MHF4U
(Advanced Functions),
SBI4U (Biology), SCH4U
(Chemistry), or SPH4U
(Physics)

Related courses
The following subject
categories are particularly relevant
for this degree. Consider taking
courses in these areas in Grade 11
and Grade 12.

▪ Language Arts
 ▪ Mathematics and
Computation
▪ Sciences
▪ Social Studies

Other possible Wellness coordination <- same as

occupations Personal trainer
with this type of Kinesiologist
degree Athletic director
Rehabilitation specialist

Travel Option
Itinerary and Budget

In Word, create a table and ensure you have included ALL of the following
information for your travel itinerary.

Where:
● List where you plan to travel (be specific and list exactly which countries and cities)
When:
● What time of year/season
● For how long (in each location)
How:
● Modes of transportation (research the cost and timing
Accomodations
● List where you will be staying for each location and how many nights. Include a link
● Indicate the cost per night
Budgeting Costs:
● Anticipate food costs
● Costs for activities etc
● Phone plan (extra charges?)
● Travel insurance
● What will you need to buy before you go?
● What will you buy while you are travelling?

Where: I will travel to Canada for two weeks

3 days in B.C. (1 day in Tofino, 2 days in Whistler)
 3 days in Alberta (2 days in Banff, 1 day in Edmonton)
4 days in Ontario (3 days in Toronto, 1 day in Ottawa)
3 days in Quebec (2 days in Montreal and 1 day in Quebec
City)
2 days in Newfoundland and Labrador (2 days in St. John)

When: Tofino - May 10th

Whistler - May 11 - May 13th
Banff - May 14th - May 16th
Edmonton - May 17th
Toronto - May 18th
Ottawa - May 19th
Montreal - May 20th - May 21st
Quebec City - May 22nd
Newfoundland & Labrador - May 23rd and 24th

How: Rental Car in BC - $30/day x 3 days = $90 + GST (if not

rental, calculate mileage and gas)
Train to Alberta = $200/one way ticket
Flight from Edmonton to Toronto = $800.00 one way ticket
Rental Car from Toronto to the east coast = $40/day x 6 days
= 240 + GST (if not rental, calculate mileage and gas)
Flight from St. John to Vancouver = $1400 one way ticket

Accomodations: Tofino - Wyckenwish Inn $400/night. 5 Star Hotel. Link:

Include price, links and www.wyckenwishinn.ca
reviews for EACH of your ETC….
accommodations.

Budget: (food/activities etc).

Be specific for each location
and include links for special
activities (ie: museums,
sporting events, concerts
etc).
 Work-Life Option
Living Costs and Savings Goal (Living INDEPENDENTLY)

Income Monthly: Yearly:

Hourly Wage/salary

Parents

Total Income

Expenses:

Rent
● List where you plan to live (either a
rental link or a detailed description)

Medical Insurance

Utilities

Food/Grocery

Car Insurance

Gas for Car

Car Repairs

Compass cost

Cell Phone/Internet

Clothing

Entertainment / Going out

Personal sundries

Recreation / Gym membership

Other
-parking fees
-gifts
-house supplies
-specialist fees
-eye care/prescriptions
-hair cuts
 -move in costs (furniture, truck rental)

Savings
-try and save 10%

Total Expenses

Total Income MINUS Total Expenses

After filling out table, write a SEPARATE reflection on whether your job will support your
lifestyle.
● What sacrifices will you have to make?
● How will your priorities change?
● How much money do you plan to save per year? What will you use your savings
for in five years? Ten years? What are your savings goals?