To Draw…

Or To Heal?A Presentation By:

Josie Short

My First Option: A Physical Therapist

What does a physical therapist do?

- Rehabilitation/treatment of patients with chronic conditions or injuries by improving their movement and managing their pain.

The Working Conditions Private offices and clinics, hospitals, and

nursing homes. On their feet, actively working with

patients.

Training, Qualifications, and Advancement

Opportunities Doctoral degree in the field. Must be licensed.

- Renew license on regular basis. Business minor could enable one to

open up their own physical therapy clinic.

Salary $76,310 per year or $36.69 per hour

according to the 2010 median pay survey.

2 Perfect Postsecondary Schools First – Saginaw Valley State University

- It’s cheaper than most, and one can major in exercise science or athletic training as well as a minor in business, art, etc.

Then – Central Michigan University- It is known statewide for its grad school in physical therapy.- Can earn doctorate degree.

Costs for Both “Perfect Choice” Universities

To major in exercise science or athletic training at SVSU: Michigan Resident - Professional

Program Courses: $371.25/cr.hr. Doctorate degree at CMU:

DHA - Doctor or Health Administration Courses: $850/cr.hr.

My Second Option: A Fine Artist

Fine artists use a variety of materials and techniques to create art for sale and exhibition. They include painters, sculptors, and illustrators that create original works of art for their artistic value, rather than a functional one.

The Working Conditions Self-employed Part-time and variable work schedules

are common for artists Many hold another job in addition to

their work as an artist.

Training, Qualifications, and Advancement Opportunities Formal education is rarely required for

craft and fine artists – basically just a high school diploma.

Many earn a bachelor’s or master’s degree in fine arts – improves skills and job prospects.

Need Portfolio

Salary (varies greatly) $43,470 per year or $20.90 per hour

according to the 2010 median pay survey.

Perfect Postsecondary School Kendall College of Art and Design

Undergraduate training in Illustration Estimated Tuition & Fees: $28,680

Based on 15 credits per semester. Could earn a Bachelor’s or even Master’s

Degree

So, what are the similarities and differences between my two options?

• In both, a degree can be earned. The further I go in each, the more money.

BOTHPHYSICAL THERAPIST

FINE ARTIST

• Requires a great deal more of training.

• Highly active work environment.

• Easier to find a job.

• Salary is more stable and can support better.

• Very flexible.• Salary can

vary depending on location and value of work.

• Harder to find a job.

• Usually is one of two jobs for most people.

Which one do I prefer?…PHYSICAL THERAPY

Why? •Guaranteed job•The salary is certain and can better support me.•Active •Allows me to work with people.

Works Cited

Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2012-13 Edition, Craft and Fine Artists, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/arts-and-design/craft-and-fine-artists.htm. 29 Mar. 2012. Web. 20 Nov. 2013.

http://global.cmich.edu/finances/tuition.aspxhttp://www.kcad.edu/http://www.prospects.ac.uk/fine_artist_job_description.htmhttp://www.svsu.edu/controllersoffice/notinmenu/tuitionandfeeschedule/