University General Course Catalog 2022-2023 
    
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PSY 712 - Professional Development

(3 units)
This course provides graduate students with information needed for a successful academic or industry career. To help you reach the next stage you will make a job application packet and talk. This is a forum for your questions.

Recommended Preparation: Prior completion of at least one year of graduate training.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. complete the materials required for faculty job applications (e.g., research statement, teaching statement, diversity statement, cover letter).
2. complete and present a job talk for a post-doc or a faculty position.
3. complete the specific aims page for an initial grant application to the NIH, NSF, or other more appropriate funding agency.
4. explain their research to a general audience in 3-5 minutes (e.g., elevator talk).


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