Mapping Your Future: Senior Professional Development Seminar

Course Number: 84-460

This seniors-only seminar will help prepare students for future careers in international relations, government, politics, and policy. It will build on some of the skills developed in Tomorrow's Professionals, though this course is not required. Students will learn how to search and identify opportunities in the policy, security, and strategy fields, how to tighten their applications, and how to best position themselves for these highly competitive positions and for future growth. In addition, students will develop the tools to increase their own marketability and enhance their job search savviness. This course is designed to aid graduating CMIST seniors in scoping their future and building the necessary infrastructure to work toward their professional goals both in Washington, DC, and beyond. With a 100% success rate to date, students that fully commit to the process are well positioned to secure an offer by the following fall. Any students that do not secure a position by the conclusion of the seminar will have the opportunity to continue to work individually with the professor throughout the duration of the school year and through the summer.

Academic Year: 2025-2026
Semester(s): Spring, Mini 3
Units: 6
Location(s): Pittsburgh