Instructional & Training Programs
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The GRAD Center provides a variety of instructional and training opportunities to graduate students.
Resources
Teaching Associate and Graduate Assistant
CSUN offers a wide variety of opportunities for graduate students to become academic student employees in their specific advanced fields of study. The three categories of academic student employees covered by the Unit 11 contract are:
- Teaching Associates, who gain practical experience through teaching university courses.
- Graduate Assistants, who provide professional and technical support to regular faculty members in their master’s field of study.
- Instructional Student Assistants, who provide counseling, grading, and/or tutoring services to different departments or administrative offices.
For more information please contact your department.
The Pedagogy Fellowship Program (formerly known as the Teaching Assistant Fellowship Program) is a training program for CSUN students interested in becoming teachers. The program is focused on a broad range of topics, including teaching philosophy development, syllabus and lesson design, professional development and principles in advanced pedagogy.
The Clinton Global Initiative University (CGIU) is a mentorship and training program for CSUN students who are interested in social justice and change.
There are many resources at CSUN to help graduate students with their professional development.
Career Center
- Students can find resources about internship and job searches, resumes and interviewing through CareerLink.
- Once a student has created a resume, we encourage them to take it to the Career Center during their drop-in hours to have their resume review by a counselor.
- Students can view workshops on networking and interviewing on the Career Center YouTube channel. The Career Center also posts videos about resumes and other resources.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
As students prepare for a career path, making decisions about income and finances can be stressful. CSUN's Financial Literacy program offers great resources such as understanding your credit score and budgeting. Their program aims to expand students’ understanding of money management strategies and help them make informed financial decisions.
Learning Resource Center
- The University Writing Center offers writing support to students that need help with their resumes, cover letters and applications.
- Students can book a one-on-one appointment with a writing consultant to review their documents.
Matador Involvement Center/Mata SYNC
- CSUN has over 300 clubs and organizations.
- Students can search for their graduate program or intended career path through the Clubs & Orgs Directory. Students will have access to organizations where they can engage in professional development opportunities.
Matty’s Closet
- We encourage students to visit Matty's Closet to receive a free professional attire they can wear during their interviews.