GEOG 800A - Geographic Scholarship and Practice 1 - Doctoral

This course is for all new Doctoral students. The course provides an opportunity for cohort building while addressing the formal requirements and practical considerations for navigating the graduate program, as well as how to be successful in both the profession and in research. Topics include developing professional skills and networks, and understanding the broader purpose and scope of geographic research in society, including questions of equity, social justice, and reconciliation. This course includes student-developed topics and student-led opportunities. The course is assessed on a credit/non-credit basis.