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Navigating the Joint Doctoral Program

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SW840, Section 001

This seminar is designed to support doctoral students in the Joint Doctoral Program in Social Work and Social Sciences to develop skills for navigating their doctoral program and prepare for work after graduation. The first objective of the course is an introduction to knowledge and skills that will be useful for engaging with the doctoral program. The second objective is to introduce and share information, resources, and guidance on preparing for life with a doctoral degree. This will include identifying and discussing different career paths, learning about sought after knowledge and skills for different professions, and identifying resources for developing these skills. Participation in a doctoral program is often a demanding and stressful experience and developing strategies to handle the stress and demands faced by many during this period.

Semester: Fall 2021
Instructor: Lorraine M. Gutiérrez
Category: Social Context
U-M Class #: 37860
Program Type: Residential
Format: Online
Credits: 1 Credit Hours

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