Lawyer
Description: Lawyers may write up legal documents, craft legal arguments, interpret laws, gather evidence, research legal or factual issues, meet and hear from clients, advise clients about their legal interests, represent clients in court, work with other lawyers on large projects, settle contract disputes, find and manage witnesses, etc.
Median Salary: $145,760 per year (May 2023)
Core Competencies: Critical thinking and problem-solving, Ethical reasoning and decision-making, Oral and written communication, Teamwork and leadership, Technological fluency and information literacy.
Undergraduate Majors/Minors: Any, but most often: Philosophy, Justice Studies, Political Science, English, History, Communications.
Graduate Program / Degree: Law School / Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Certifications: Prospective lawyers take a licensing exam, called the “Bar Exam.”
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Licensed Counselor/Therapist
Description: Assess clients to identify their emotional, behavioral, and psychological needs, Ask questions that encourage clients to discuss their emotions and experiences, Help clients process their reactions and adjust to difficult changes, Create a treatment plan that helps clients develop coping strategies and decision-making skills, Refer clients to other specialists, resources, or services in the community, Complete and maintain confidential files and records
Median Salary: $85,330 per year (2022)
Skills/Core Competencies: Experimentation, data collection and analysis, Critical thinking and problem-solving, Ethical reasoning and decision-making, Oral and written communication, Active community participation and engaging a diverse community, Teamwork and leadership, Self-awareness and self-improvement
Undergraduate Majors/Minors: Psychology or related field
Graduate Program: Counseling, Social Work, Psychology
Certifications: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
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Museum Curator / Conservator / Archivist
Description: Museum Curators and Directors acquire items for the museum and are in charge of which things are stored or displayed in a museum, and how. Archivists are often specialists in appraising and maintaining items and materials. Conservators and Technicians prepare and restore items
Median Salary: $60,000
Core Competencies: Experimentation, data collection and analysis, Critical thinking and problem-solving, Ethical reasoning and decision-making, Oral and written communication, Active community participation and engaging a diverse community, Teamwork and leadership, Technological fluency and information literacy
Undergraduate Programs: Anthropology, Art, History, Philosophy
Graduate Program: Museum Studies, History, Library Science, Art History, Archival Studies, Archaeology, Political Science, or Public Administration.
Certifications: The offers the Certified Archivist credential (optional).
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