Discussion1: Hopes Challenges and Strategies

As you begin your studies at Walden, you have probably thought about what you hope to gain from the program of study you will complete. What are your hopes and aspirations as an emerging professional beginning graduate-level study? Apart from a degree in psychology, also think about what you will gain from engaging with the scholarly community at Walden University. Your Program of Study (POS) document can help you anticipate the topics you will learn about and perhaps the kinds of skills you will master as you complete your graduate degree.

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This week, you will discuss potential challenges you and your classmates foresee in the coming weeks. Together, you can share strategies that could help you overcome these challenges, as a group and individually.

This dialogue through the Discussion Board is designed to connect you with your new colleagues so that you can develop community and engage with each other in a supportive manner as you begin the educational journey together.

To prepare for this Discussion:

Locate and download your Program of Study (POS) from your Field of Study tab, found in the left navigation menu.
Review Walden’s mission and vision statements and Walden’s goals and values in this week’s Learning Resources.
Explore the web page “Social Change,” located in this week’s Learning Resources.
Reflect on what you hope to achieve as a graduate student personally, professionally, and within the larger community.
Consider factors that could pose a challenge to the successful completion of your chosen degree.
Reflect on your values, ideals, and goals in relation to what you have learned about Walden.
Think about how you will incorporate a commitment to social change, particularly as it relates to the area(s) of interest represented by your program/specialization, into your professional, personal, and academic goals.

With these thoughts in mind:

Post by Day 3 a description of at least two expectations that you have about your program (e.g., something you hope to get out of the graduate program, for yourself, your family, or your community). Apply those expectations and hopes to Walden’s mission, vision, and values. Then, describe at least two challenges or barriers you foresee in completing your degree. Share and explain at least one strategy you will use to help you overcome those challenges that might also be useful to your colleagues. Then explain why you chose this particular field of study at Walden and how you intend to use your degree.

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Week 1 Learning Resources

This page contains the Learning Resources for this week. Be sure to scroll down the page to see all of this week’s assigned Learning Resources.

Required Resources

Readings

· Walden University. (2016b). Welcome to the catalog, student handbook, and university guidebooks. In Walden University student handbook. Retrieved from  http://catalog.waldenu.edu/index.php This handbook provides an overview of the driving philosophy and goals of the members of the Walden community.

· Walden University. (2016a). Social change. Retrieved from  http://www.waldenu.edu/about/social-change This website introduces you to the Walden activities and opportunities promoting social change.

· Walden University. (2015c). Center for student success. Retrieved from  http://css.waldenu.edu/ This website contains direct links to Walden support services.

· Haynie, D. (2014, July 15). 10 time management mistakes online students make. U.S. News and World Report. Retrieved from  http://www.usnews.com/education/online-education/slideshows/10-time-management-mistakes-online-students-make/1

· Document:  Final Project Guidelines  (PDF)

Media

· Walden University (Producer). (n.d.-c). Diverse learning community [Video file]. Retrieved March 12, 2016, from  http://www.waldenu.edu/about/multimedia/learning-experience/international/overview/diverse-learning-community
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Dear Emerging I/O Practitioners and Psychologists,

Have you ever really thought about who you are and what you want to become? Of course you have, but have you thought, When I finish my degree, how do I get started in my profession?

At some point in your development and as you move through your program of study, you will realize that what you do with the content you are learning is what will make you successful or not. The process of how we work with individuals and apply the concepts, theories, and models will mark how successful each of us will be, as well as the effect on the individuals and organizations we touch. Discussion1: Hopes Challenges and Strategies

You must grasp the ability to critically think through how we define the problems we will discover in organizations and how well we can creatively envision solutions that leadership can embrace and apply or as you will embrace and apply as a leader.

Please take a look at the videos below. They will provide you with additional information about I/O psychology and the many career opportunities that you can pursue once you graduate.

· Walden University (Producer). (n.d.). Professional pathway [Video file]. Retrieved March 13, 2016, from  http://studyhall.laureate.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/videos/MyM2_WAL_PSYC2014_04_C_EN.html Professional Pathway: Professional journey in the field of I/O psychology.

· Walden University (Producer). (n.d.). Success tips [Video file]. Retrieved March 13, 2016, from  http://studyhall.laureate.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/videos/MyM2_WAL_PSYC2014_04_G_EN.html Advice for students in the I/O psychology programs: Tips for students to be successful in their program and profession beyond their degree.

· Walden University (Producer). (n.d.). Professional development [Video file]. Retrieved March 13, 2016, from  http://studyhall.laureate.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/videos/MyM2_WAL_PSYC2014_04_K_EN.html Professional Development: How students can leverage their learning in their program for their professional development.

· Walden University (Producer). (n.d.). Careers in I/O psychology [Video file]. Retrieved from  http://academicguides.waldenu.edu/careerservices/careerwebinars/byprogram Career-Specific Webinar: Scroll down until you reach the webinar for I/O.

After you have a chance to look at the videos above, I think you will agree that it is an exciting time to become an industrial/organizational practitioner/psychologist! Some of the current trends and opportunities in the field of I/O psychology are as follows:

· Rapid growth in I/O psychology, both nationally and internationally, makes it the fastest growing psychology profession and profession in general.

· According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for I/O psychologists is expected to grow 53% between 2012 and 2022.

Other information I wanted to highlight for you in order to help prepare you for the world of work are our optional initiatives, which include the blended option for two of our core courses and a new optional 4-day intensive residency.