Adults Return to School / Sociology & The Non-Traditional Student : The reentry of adults as non traditional students into higher education has become linked to the changes in job descriptions, job availability, job demands, and the world-wide corporate-industrial culture. In this very detailed 16 page research paper, the writer explores how adult college education has become symbolic of job opportunity / qualification & improvement yet at the same time, the meaning of a college degree has become less and less significant over the years. Macro & Micro studies as well as numerous statistics, studies, and case examples are provided. Bibliography lists more than 12 sources. Nontrads.wps

Higher Education Not Necessary For Big Money : 4 pages in length. To go or not to go: That is the question many budding professionals want to know as they graduate high school, before they plunk down the big bucks for that all-important higher education degree. As one would expect, there are two opposing schools of thought on the answer; however, no matter which fork in the road one may choose, it is faster to get to the top through on-the-job training because of one important factor: experience. The writer discusses various professions that do not require additional degrees in order to make big money. Bibliography lists 2 sources. HighEd.wps

Argument for Career Life Planning Schools : A 5 page paper giving evidence that distinctive institutes/schools should be established for the purpose of career education / life planning. Examples include studies from various fields/age groups. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Careerc.wps

Career Opportunities in Foreign Languages : A 2 page essay outlining some of the many advantages to bilingualism in the modern workplace. The role of education is stressed. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Foreigne.wps

Career Opportunities in Pediatric Care : 6 pages on the importance of pediatricians and the valuable service they perform. Information concerning job tasks, salaries, educational requirements, and job opportunities is provided. The qualities of a "good" pediatrician are discussed as well. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Pediatrc.wps

Career Outlook / Recreational Therapist : A 4 page paper on the field of recreational therapy. The writer discusses the educational requirements, salaries, employment availability and expectations of the job. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Recthera.wps

A Career In Psychology : An 8 page report detailing the writer's personal aspiration towards a career in psychology. Various job opportunities, salaries, and so forth, - are discussed. Bibliography lists 3 relevant sources including a one-on-one interview with a professional in the field on psychology. Psychwhy.wps

Psychiatric Social Worker : A 5 page paper on the job of the P.S.W. either as a contractor to or full-time employee of the institution. The paper concentrates on the duties, including diversity, and retained autonomy combined with the advantages of teamwork. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Psycsocl.wps

Career Outlook / The Nursing Profession : 15 pages in length. A complete discussion of the jobs provided by nurses and of the employment opportunities available to them. Beginning with an overview of the roles that nurses have played throughout 20th century history, the writer goes on to describe the different job functions of L.P.N.s (Licensed Practicing Nurses), R.N.s (Registered Nurses), and more specifically, the working conditions, qualifications, and job outlook for R.N.s. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Nursing.wps

Perceptions Of Nursing : An 8 page paper discussing the roles of nurses, education required, how they are perceived by doctors, lay people, other professionals, what their role should be in managed health care. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Nuperc.wps

Career Counseling from a Christian Perspective : 7 pages in length. In great detail, the writer discusses problems that Christians are apt to find with the concept of career counseling and posits a methodology designed to help them appreciate it based upon the existing literature. It is asserted that a well-rounded Christian philosophy in career guidance counseling should help people discern their vocations and encourage the Christian use of their skills, Bibliography lists approximately 12 sources. Careerco.wps

Evaluation Of Occupational Education Programs : This 5 page research paper discusses different occupational programs and reports findings regarding their success rates. Exemplary programs can be found but those operating under the major federal funding source have not been impressive. Bibliography lists 4 sources. OccEd.wps

The Challenges Facing Librarians / Libraries into the 21st Century : A 10 page platform paper that outlines the most significant challenges facing librarians in the next few years and also considers possible methods for addressing these problems through the American Library Association. Bibliography lists 9 sources. ALA.final.rtf

Becoming An Auxiliary Police Officer : A 12 page essay that describing the process of becoming an auxiliary police officer for the New York City Police Department. Auxill.wps

Police Academy / Reflections : 10 pages in length. The writer's reaction to their experience training in the police academy. Described are the academy's intended purpose, curriculum, and more. Also included is a brief overview of police academy history. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Poliacad.wps

Review Of Internship / County Sheriff's Office : A 10 page review of one student's experience as an intern at a northeastern (U.S.A.) county Sheriff's office. Provided in the discussion are reflections upon various courtroom procedures, handling of prisoners, etc; The writer concludes that in their time with the Sheriff's office, they dealt with the justice part of the criminal justice system-- and now have a significant understanding of important issues concerning work to be done after a suspect is arrested. No Bibliography. Sheroffi.wps

Federal Law Enforcement : A 3 page paper that presents the argument for one person's choice to study Federal law enforcement on a graduate level. This paper also provides a career option that would utilize advanced degrees. Fedlaw.wps

Departmental Programs & Careers in Political Science : 11 pages on the Political Science department & programs at a specific Northeastern state college. The writer describes the school's relevant course work, available resources, careers in political science, and more. Several sources listed in bibliography. Poliscca.wps

Careers In Computer Engineering : A 6 page paper discussing careers and options for students who attain degrees in computer engineering. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Compeng.rtf

The Job Of Security Analysts & Researchers : A 5 page report on careers centered in the sales and trade of securities, specifically the career of security analyst/researcher. The industry involves both those sales agents working for specific customers and those more behind-the-scenes economic analysts whose responsibility it is to analyze both the current performance of specific stocks and forecast the specific stock’s likely path of growth in both the short- and long-term future. The paper includes education levels required and salaries that can be expected at various levels within the industry, including the salary effect of advanced degrees. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Stockjob.doc

Industrial Management As A Career : 7 pages in length. Increasing production and productivity while maintaining reasonable costs or even reducing them has always been a focus of the industrial manager. In today’s increasingly global economy, those goals have become more important than ever before. Business is more competitive than at any time in the past, and industrial managers must continually search for creative measures of increasing productivity and quality while the reducing costs associated with manufacturing processes. Earnings history and potential are included. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Induman.wps

Interior Design as a Profession : A 7 page paper on the requirements necessary to start an interior design business which outlines education, professional associations, business planning, identifying attorneys, accounts, bankers, and organizational form. Bibliography lists 10 sources . Intdesi.wps

Minority Internships : A 10 page paper that demonstrates the importance of minority internships in directing career choices for minority students. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Intern.wps

Obtaining Employment in a Competitive Society : A 12 page essay on getting a job in our competitive contemporary business world. Specifically examined are effective techniques for soliciting for a job, philosophies to adhere to while hunting for a job, resume and cover letter-writing, the usefulness of employment agencies, and entreprenuerialism. No Bibliography. Jobgetti.wps

Career In Social Work : In this 7 page essay, the goals, jobs and opportunities of a social worker are presented. The writer then presents their own strengths and weaknesses as a future social worker in light of these definitions-- using real-life examples to illustrate points made. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Sociwork.wps

Interview With A Social Worker : An interesting, 2 page discussion of the writer's interview with a social worker. Various key concepts are defined and the role of the social worker in society is explained. No Bibliography. Sociralp.wps

Goals Of A Future Social Worker : A 4 page essay in which the writer re-caps a one-on-one interview with a social worker. For the most part, the paper contains an informative explanation of the field, its prerequisites, opportunities, and obstacles to success. Socialwk.wps

Career In Hotel Management : In this 3 page essay, the writer describes the job and traits of a successful hotel manager and then presents reasons why (s)he believes that they will excel in this profession.

The Field of Agriculture - Horticulture : In 5 pages the author discusses the fields of agriculture and horticulture, from the history and pioneers in the field, to modern-day concerns. An interview was incorporated into the paper. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Aghort.wps

Careers v. Families in Marriage : A 7 page paper discussing the responsibilities of career and family in marriage and how they impact the union. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Careerma.wps

Civil Service Job / Request For A Promotion : In this persuasive letter, the writer is requesting that the United States Postal Service recognize his meritorious service at a local branch and move him to a main office where his services will be more useful and where he will be able to learn more about relevant operations as well. Biggerpo.wps