The essay discussion of professional expectations is important if one of your goals is to use your degree to enter into or advance in a profession.

Make sure to include the following information in your discussion of professional expectations:

• the sources you consulted for information about professional expectations
• the most important skills, perspectives, and knowledge areas for your profession, according to the sources you consulted
• the proposed future direction for your profession, based on the sources you consulted (e.g., the trends and practices professionals in this area need to think about and prepare for)
• the particular college courses, PLA areas, or other ways that you’ve chosen to address these current and future knowledge and skills expectations for your professional field
• ways in which you are addressing general workforce competencies and expectations, as appropriate