University seminars

Junior Seminars

Click here for the Fall 2011 schedule of sections.

University Seminar 3001, Junior Seminar: Pre-Professional Preparation, is a 1-credit academic course that will provide junior level students with an opportunity to work on professional planning and development. It will focus specifically on preparation for post-graduate educational opportunities and entrance exams for graduate and professional programs. (Students are preselected for this course.)

For students pursuing admission to Health Professions Schools, they will

• Learn about the Health Professional School application process
• Review and prepare for taking the entrance exam required by intended career
• Assess interests, skills, values, and personal characteristics
• Identify and learn how to appropriately navigate the process for selecting Health Professional Schools of interest and submitting an on-line application
• Identify areas of academic strength and weaknesses to develop plans for remediation
  
• Draft a Personal Statement for Health Professional School application
• Establish and enhance interviewing skills
  
  

University Seminar 3002, Peer Mentor Development is a variable credit course (0-1 credit) that introduces students to content and communication skills identified as integral to serving as a peer mentor in the college setting. Through this course, students will become proficient guides to Temple and community resources, well-versed in college and academic success strategies, and equipped with interpersonal communication skills to deliver their message and reach fellow students.

Click here for a sample syllabus. (forthcoming)

For more information contact:
Michele L. O'Connor
Associate Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies
moconn05@temple.edu
215-204-0550