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Course ID:	GRSC 7001. 1 hour.
Course Title:	GradFIRST: First-year Research and Scholarship Training Seminar
Course Description:	Provides opportunities for professional development and transdisciplinary training for first-year graduate students in areas key to academic success and encourages engagement with graduate program faculty and graduate students. Topics include the ethical conduct of research and scholarship, the development of scholarly writing and communication skills, getting the most out of graduate mentoring, and resources available to support students with grievances and other interpersonal concerns.
Oasis Title:	GradFIRST Seminar
Duplicate Credit:	Not open to students with credit in GRSC 7001E
Nontraditional Format:	Additional topics will be explored based on faculty expertise and disciplinary focus. Students meet with faculty members on a regular basis. This course cannot be used to fulfill the requirements of the program of study for a graduate degree.
Semester Course Offered:	Offered fall and spring semester every year.
Grading System:	A-F (Traditional)

Course Objectives:	This course will: • Provide focused professional development and training in transdisciplinary areas key to academic success in masters and doctoral programs • Promote successful transitions to graduate school through open communication about available campus resources • Include additional focused topics guided by faculty expertise • Enhance graduate student-faculty interaction/networking in a small class setting
Topical Outline:	All GradFIRST seminars will cover the following transdisciplinary content: • Ethical conduct of research and scholarship • Planning your graduate education roadmap • Getting the most out of graduate mentoring • Understanding grievance procedures and conflict resolution • Promotion of mental health and well-being in graduate school • Career exploration and planning for success after graduate school Additional topics will vary by instructor expertise.

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