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| Herpetologist |
$53,120 Annual Average (U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics) |
| Career Cluster: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics | |
| General
Information: Herpetologists study a branch of zoology which deals with reptiles and amphibians. |
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| Career
Information: Herpetologists conduct research on amphibians and reptiles. This research may be ecological (how animals live), systematic (how animals are related), morphological (animal structure), behavioral (what animals do), physiological (how the body functions), or biochemical. The results of their research are published in scientific journals and books. Herpetologists may work in zoos or for wildlife agencies, performing environmental assessments, teaching or caring for museum collections. Some Herpetologists work as Writers, Photographers, or Animal Breeders. The majority of Herpetologists work as professors or researchers in colleges and universities. The Herpetologist is expected to teach a variety of biology courses, such as introductory biology, systemics, anatomy, physiology, or ecology, as well as herpetology. Some Herpetologists are employed by museums, conducting research, caring for preserved amphibians and reptiles, cataloging specimens and maintaining records. |
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| Educational
Requirements: 4 year degree |
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| Suggested High School/Collegiate
Courses: Agriculture, biology, earth sciences, zoology, math, business and computers. Degree in Biology or Zoology |
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| Skills
Necessary: Mathematical , Analytical , Scientific , Work independently , Computer Skills , Written Communications , Self-Motivated , Detail Oriented , Research , Good with Animals , Steady Nerves , Inquisitive |
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| Job
Availability: Good Growth |
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| Location
of jobs: All United States |
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| Working
Conditions: Usually in laboratories and outdoors during field studies. |
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| FFA
Programs that Promote this Career: Agriscience , CDE: Environmental and Natural Resources , Supervised Agriculture Experience: Exploratory |
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| Related
Occupations: Agriculture Environmental & Natural Resources , Research/Scientist |
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