Module 3

Future Aspirations

Erin Johnson
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Goals Research Competency
Implementing Use of technology to Understanding of
Goal-Setting conduct career research to the Future
Strategies for Career identify a career of interest Aspirations - Year 3 -
Exploration and explain the education Competency
and training required
01 Goals
Goals
In my Future Aspirations 3 Journal, I analyze how I have
changed since last year. I discuss my professional interests
changing from having a set idea on psychology as a career
path to also having interest in becoming a literary agent.

From this, I have created goals that I feel I need to complete

so I can move forward in my career exploration:

● By October, I want to have my list of

colleges/universities I am applying to for undergraduate
college narrowed down, with a minimum of 8.
● By January, I want to maintain or improve my GPA, test
scores, and overall course grades, either 4.0
(unweighted), A+, A, or 1340.
● By March of 2024, I want my “first-place” field of study or
major narrowed down, either Psychology or
Publishing/English
● By Mid-July, I want a job that will allow me to save up for
college.
02 Research
 Nepris
For the field of Publishing and the profession of a Literary Agent, I
couldn’t find much on Nepris. However, when I look at Career
Explorer > Editors, I found more information that might be helpful
for this career.

● What they do
○ Plan, coordinate, revise, or edit written materials. May
review proposals and drafts for possible publication
● Tasks and Skills (found at the website)
● Knowledge
○ Arts and Humanities > English Language
○ Communications > Multimedia
○ Business > Management > Administrative Services
○ Education and Training > Teaching and Course Design

As well as the education required - a Bachelor’s Degree or

Master’s Degree -, the median yearly salary - $73,080 -, Industries,
and Other information
 Nepris
For the field of Psychology, I found the differences and detail of psychologists, mental health
counselors, and psychiatrists.

Psychologists (Career Explorer > Clinical & Counseling Psychologists)

● What they do
○ Assess, diagnose, and treat mental and emotional disorders of individuals
through observation, interview, and psychological tests. Help individuals with
distress or maladjustment understand their problems through their knowledge
of case history, interviews with patients, and theory. Provide individual or group
counseling services to assist individuals in achieving more effective personal,
social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment. May design
behavior modification programs and consult with medical personnel regarding
the best treatment for patients.
● Tasks and Skills (found at the website)
● Knowledge
○ Health > Therapy and Counseling
○ Math and Science > Psychology > Sociology and Anthropology
○ Business > Customer Service > Administrative Services
○ Arts and Humanities > English Language

As well as the education required - a Doctoral Degree and Post-Doctoral Training -, the
median yearly salary - $90,130 -, Industries, and Other information
 Nepris
Mental Health Counselors

● What they do
○ Counsel and advise individuals and groups to promote
optimum mental and emotional health, with an emphasis
on prevention. May help individuals deal with a broad range
of mental health issues, such as those associated with
addictions and substance abuse; family, parenting, and
marital problems; stress management; self-esteem; or aging.
● Tasks and Skills (found at the website)
● Knowledge
○ Math and Science > Psychology > Sociology and
Anthropology
○ Health > Therapy and Counseling
○ Business > Management > Customer Service
○ Arts and Humanities > English Language

As well as the education required - a Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s

Degree -, the median yearly salary - $49,710 -, Industries, and Other
information
 Naviance
I have used Naviance to complete college searches, surveys, and
progress.

College Searches

1. University of Washington - Seattle Campus

2. Emerson College
3. University of Connecticut
4. Mount Holyoke College
5. Pace University
6. University of Manchester
7. Whitman College
8. Suffolk University
9. Salem State University

I have taken the About Me Survey for Counselor and teacher

recommendations. Here are my answers.
03 Competency
Competency
I have reflected on my professional interests and how they have
changed over the last year in my Journal. I have also set goals for
this upcoming year to help with my exploration

I have looked into my weak-tie and strong-tie relationships based

on my experiences.

I have researched my career and college goals with the help of

Naviance and Nepris. As well as the things I need to achieve these
goals.

I have looked into College Application Steps with the help of

Naviance, Standardized Testing (I have taken the SAts in March),
Common App, and other things. Like:

● Fulfilling College Graduation Requirements

● New Hampshire Scholar
● Financial Aid