Professional presentations, seminars, and workshops

Walden University provides a diverse community of career professionals with the opportunity to transform themselves as scholar-practitioners so that they may transform society.
Explain how specialized learning and the attainment of a doctoral degree will help you meet your career and personal life goals.
Part II: Educational Background and Research Proficiency (3–4 slides)
Reflect on the formal and informal learning experiences that compose your educational background, and then explain how these experiences support the direction of study you established in Part I.
Explain the academic and research proficiencies you bring to the program, and then identify any areas you want to consider for improvement.
Explain your current readiness to engage in academic research. (Note: Honest disclosure will help you gain clarity about any knowledge and/or skills on which you may need to improve in order to succeed in your program.)
Categories for you to consider when writing this section include the following:
Academic coursework in the social and behavioral sciences
Academic coursework in other fields
Professional presentations, seminars, and workshops
Volunteer activities
Prior experience designing and executing research
Publications and other writing experiences
Teaching assignments
Professional training
Academic strengths and weaknesses
Research strengths and weaknesses