Course Description
Current research of faculty, graduate students, and visiting scholars. Discussion of current issues pertaining to child and family development.
Athena Title
Current Research Issues HDFS
Prerequisite
Permission of department
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall and spring
Grading System
S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Course Objectives
* Develop in-depth understanding of the graduate program in the Department of Human Development and Family Science * Learn about the teaching, research, and outreach activities and projects of faculty in the department and identify faculty for whom your interests are a good fit. Become prepared to choose a major professor and advisory committee members * Complete CITI training for the IRB * Produce a draft of your program of study for degree completion
Topical Outline
Introduction to Graduate Program/Handbook What I Wish I had Known my First Year in Grad School The Portfolio Being a Teaching Assistant and Being a Research Assistant Time Management (How to Balance Your Competing Roles) Faculty Mentors and Collaborating with Faculty Identifying an Area of Specialization Choosing a Major Professor Professional Memberships, Presentations Curriculum Vita Resources for Students (Writing Lab, CAPS, and others) Developing a Thesis Topic Doing Research on Human Subjects, Negotiating the IRB, CIYI Training The Publication Process, Choosing the Appropriate Outlet, Journal Quality
Syllabus
Public CV