CAHNRS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
A cademics
Engaging in these activities will help you make the move from college to career!
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Academics refer to the acquiring of knowledge, and the ability to apply what you know to “real world” situations. It is important to utilize the numerous resources available to make learning come alive and be applicable beyond the classroom. ■ Engage with academic advisors and faculty mentors.
http://hd.wsu.edu/ • http://hd.vancouver.wsu.edu/
academics
■ Attend lectures, seminars, and colloquiums sponsored by the HD department. ■ Participate in ongoing research projects for academic credit with a faculty
mentor. Discuss options with your HD academic adviser. ■ Participate in tutoring sessions, study groups, and peer mentoring activities
arranged for specific HD courses. ■ Utilize university resources that support writing and study skills, and provide
technology assistance. http://hd.wsu.edu/resources/ • http://hd.vancouver.wsu.edu/resource-links • http://infotech.wsu.edu/helpdesk/
Experience is what you know and gain from observing, encountering, and in many cases, “doing.” During your college years, your experience comes not only from the classroom, but from extracurricular activities as well. Experiences are a large part of your foundation and what make you unique. Opportunities include: ■ Complete at least one HD-related internship.
experience
http://hd.wsu.edu/majorsacademics/internships.htm • http://hd.vancouver.wsu.edu/internships ■ Participate in a job shadowing experience. ■ Participate in a study abroad or international experience.
http://ip.wsu.edu/global-learning/education-abroad/
■ Serve as an undergraduate teaching assistant. Discuss options with your
HD academic adviser. ■ Participate in class or extracurricular HD-related community service activities.
http://cce.wsu.edu/
Skills refer to your competency and ability to do things well. They come from your experiences, knowledge, and practice. It’s not enough to just “know” things. In college and in life, your chances for success will likely be greater if you have, for example, the skills to communicate verbally and in writing. Organizational, reasoning, teamwork, and leadership skills are also outstanding assets. ■ Participate in career and professional development workshops and webinars.
http://cacd.wsu.edu
skills
■ Assume leadership roles in the Human Development Club, Kappa Omicron Nu,
and other student and service organizations. ■ Serve as a student representative on departmental or college committees. ■ Participate in university sponsored life skill enhancement workshops.
http://cacd.wsu.edu http://cce.wsu.edu/
Networking is a support system made up of people with whom you share common interests, history, relationships, etc. People in your network can provide mutual assistance in many ways.
LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Learn, lead, and connect with potential employers through the Center for Transformational Learning and Leadership. http://ctll.cahnrs.wsu.edu/ ■ Obtain letters of recommendation or award nomination letters from faculty.
http://hd.wsu.edu/scholarships/ • http://studentaffairs.vancouver.wsu.edu/ financial-aid-and-scholarships/scholarships ■ Identify and work with a faculty mentor. ■ Engage with Human Development and college personnel at various activities.
networking
(Fall Festival, back to school events, holiday gatherings, graduation celebrations, etc.)
■ Conduct career interviews with faculty and other professionals in Human
Development-related careers. ■ Participate in WSU Career Fairs.
http://academic.cahnrs.wsu.edu/student-life/careerfair/
■ Engage with HD Departmental Advisory Board Members at sponsored events. ■ Participate in a HD-related professional organization conference.
National Association for the Education of Young Children: http://www.naeyc.org/ Society for Research in Child Development: http://www.srcd.org/ North West Council on Family Relations: http://nw.ncfr.org/
Department of Human Development VANCOUVER: Sarah.pimental@vancouver.wsu.edu http://hd.vancouver.wsu.edu • 360.546.9721 PULLMAN: H_D@.wsu.edu http://hd.wsu.edu • 509.335.8439 The resources provided on this list are not comprehensive or exclusive, but rather a starting point. Utilize your personal network and other resources to expand your opportunities.