Careers in Addiction Exploration (1 × 6 points):
There are many career paths available in the field of addictions work. The purpose of this assignment is to explore one potential career within this field and evaluate how it may or may not fit with your overall career goals. You will identify a specific addictions-related career and use the internet (focusing on reputable sources) to answer the questions on page 19 of the syllabus (double-spaced, 1-inch margins, Times New Roman 12-point font) in as many pages as you need to completely answer the questions. Do not simply copy and paste from the webpage – this is considered plagiarism and will result in a “0” on the assignment as well as potential consequences through the university for academic misconduct.
Careers in Addiction Exploration
Identify a career related to the field of addictions work. Research this career online (sifting through sources to find as legitimate of information as possible; e.g., via educational websites) to answer the below questions in a typed document (double-spaced, 1-inch margins, Times New Roman 12-point font). There is no page requirement; simply write as much or as little as you need to concisely yet completely answer the questions.
NOTE: do not plagiarize! In other words, do not simply copy and paste content from the webpage to answer these questions. You must answer the questions in your own words. Copying from the webpage will result in a “0” on the assignment and may result in further university-related consequences (e.g., failing PSY 435 with a grade of “XF”) related to academic misconduct.
1. What types of activities might this professional do in their day-to-day work? (1 point)
2. What type of activities would this professional NOT be qualified to do in their day-to-day work based on their training and competencies? (1 point)
3. What are the requirements to enter into this specific field of addictions work? (1 point)
4. Describe your current education level and path. Given your current education status, what additional steps would you specifically need to follow to enter into the identified profession? (1 point)
5. What are your professional goals? How do addiction-related issues and/or addiction treatment fit (or not fit) within these professional goals? (2 points)
