1 credit
Spring 2026 Lecture
Professionalism is a skill set necessary for graduate student success and future career development. Professionalism consists of multiple attributes allowing for the development of effective and productive careers while also contributing to positive workplace environments. Specifically, these skill sets benefit all disciplines and career paths. This course will provide students with an overview of career development, soft skills, responsible conduct of research, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. This 1-credit course is specifically designed to supplement initial RCR training students receive in GRAD61200. The course is designed to support additional RCR training to meet expectations for best practices by NIH and other funding agencies. It will focus on professionalism and professional development for new students in their MS and Ph.D. programs across the Health Sciences. It will be delivered as a 50-min. combined lecture and class discussion once a week. All Ph.D. and thesis-based MS students in the School of Health Sciences are expected to take this course, typically in the Spring of their second or third year. Permission from department required. Prerequisite: GRAD 61200.
Learning Outcomes1Describe the fundamentals of professionalism and professional conduct as both a trainee and within one's own career.
2Demonstrate responsible conduct of research and diversity, equity, and inclusion through participation in course discussions.
3Actively participate in the development of multiple soft skills including networking, negotiation, interview, leadership, conflict resolution, networking, and social media management.
4Critically think and analyze complex professional situations often occurring in scientific careers.
Restrictions
made by Purdue students.