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• Briefly introduce yourself (name, background, current role).
• State your personal goals: (e.g., career advancement, personal growth, contributing to your community).
• State your professional goals: (e.g., specializing in a specific area, developing new skills, becoming a leader).

Slide 3: Goals and Your Field of Study

• Explain how your personal and professional goals connect to your chosen field of study.
• (Example): “My goal to specialize in [area of study] aligns with my desire to [personal goal] by allowing me to [how your studies will help you achieve your goal].”
• Briefly mention the mission statement of Walden University: “Walden University provides a diverse community of career professionals with the opportunity to transform themselves as scholar-practitioners so that they may transform society.”

Slide 4: Specialized Learning and Goals

• Explain how specialized learning in your chosen field will help you achieve your career and personal goals.
• (Example): “Acquiring expertise in [specific skills] will allow me to [how new skills will help you achieve goals].”

Part II: Educational Background and Research Proficiency (4 Slides)

Slide 5: Educational Background

• Briefly reflect on your formal education (degrees, relevant coursework).
• Highlight informal learning experiences (workshops, seminars, conferences) that have shaped your knowledge and skills.
• Briefly mention any specific accomplishments or projects you’re proud of.

Slide 6: Supporting Your Direction of Study

• Explain how your past experiences support your chosen field of study.
• (Example): “My prior experience in [past experience] provided me with valuable knowledge about [specific knowledge gained] which is directly applicable to [area of study].”

Slide 7: Academic and Research Proficiencies

• Identify your academic strengths (e.g., critical thinking, writing skills).
• Acknowledge any areas for improvement (e.g., research methods, statistics).

Slide 8: Research Readiness (For Doctoral Students)

• Briefly discuss your current comfort level with academic research.
• If there are gaps in your knowledge, mention your plan to address them (e.g., taking specific courses, seeking mentorship).

Part III: Plan of Study and Program Progress Guide (PPG) Form (4 Slides)

Slide 9: PPG Timeline (Target a Completion Date)

• Create a timeline for completing your program requirements based on the PPG.
• Work backward from your target completion date.

Slide 10: Program Stages and Milestones

• Group your degree requirements into stages (e.g., Core Courses, Electives, Dissertation).
• Set specific milestones for each stage with target completion dates.

Slide 11: Review and Approval Process

• Briefly mention the importance of considering review and revision time for academic work.
• Briefly acknowledge the approval processes for your coursework.

Part IV: Ethics and Positive Social Change (2 Slides)

Slide 12: APA Ethics and Positive Social Change

• Briefly explain a few relevant APA Ethical Principles (e.g., beneficence and nonmaleficence, fidelity and responsibility).
• Connect these principles to how your profession can contribute to positive social change.

Slide 13: Aligning Ethics and Goals

• Explain how upholding ethical principles aligns with your professional and academic goals.
• Briefly mention how your chosen field of study can create positive social change.

Note:

• Remember to replace the bracketed information with your specific details.
• Feel free to add visuals (charts, graphs) to enhance your presentation.
• Practice your delivery to ensure a clear and engaging presentation.