Instructional & Training Programs
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 STEM Pedagogy Fellowship Program at CSUN prepares graduate students in STEM fields to use modern, evidence-based teaching methods. Its goal is to improve student learning outcomes and help close equity gaps in foundational STEM courses.
There are many resources at CSUN to help graduate students with their professional development.
Career Center
- Students can find resources about internship opportunities, job searches, resumes and interviewing tips through CareerLink.
- After creating a resume, students are encouraged to visit the Career Center during drop-in hours for a review by a counselor.
- Students can find workshops on networking, interviewing, resumes, and more on the Career Center's YouTube channel.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
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.