Professional Development for the Plant Sciences

Catalog description

Graduate students in the Plant Sciences receive excellent exposure and training in their field of expertise. However, in today's competitive and diverse job market, successful students will also benefit from exposure to professional development, career exploration, and leadership training. In addition to providing discussion-based content related to professional development, this product-oriented course will introduce students to tools and skills and provide space for practice and reflection. After completing this course, students will be able to: 1) Get the most benefit from their graduate program, 2) Identify possible future careers, and 3) Position themselves to be prepared and competitive for their chosen profession. Thus, this course will aid students as they both adjust to new expectations in Graduate School and actively navigate a path towards the career of their choice.