Academic Milestones

Use the PSM checklist to help track your milestones toward degree completion.

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Major Professor and Graduate Committee

Start identifying members of your graduate committee once your internship is defined. Your graduate committee must consist of three members of the graduate faculty, and they guide your course work and internship experience and serve as your final examining committee. The program director serves as your major professor during your program. 

Course Registration

Schedule an appointment with your major professor to select classes for your first term of study. Registration can be completed online during enrollment periods as listed in the academic calendar.

Internship

You should start thinking about your internship project once accepted into the PSM program. The internship should complement your field of study, add to current skills sets, and move you closer to your long-term career objectives. You can start your internship any time during your degree program; however, most students start their internship after their first year of courses. Internships may be completed on a part-time or full-time basis, but should total the minimum equivalent of 3 months of full-time work. Your graduate committee and internship supervisor must formally approve your internship proposal at least 3 weeks prior to starting your project.

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NPSMA

The National PSM Association holds annual conferences as well as workshops and webinars to enrich your educational experience and provide you with career guidance.