Professional Science Master's Innitiative - State of Florida
- The PSM prepares students for immediate placement in leadership positions
- Attainable in two years of study.
- Relevant fields include all science areas
- Opportunities to directly interact and educate future workforce
- PSM programs are offered at 10 state universities reaching every major industrial area in Florida
- PSM programs prepare a workforce with the necessary skills for today’s labor market
- PSM interactions stem research and other useful projects
- PSM programs prepares students for careers in important industry sectors
- Opportunities to interact with industry leaders
A STEM program that translates science to business. The Professional Science Masters (PSM) is a new kind of degree that prepares graduates for work in acive science, combines technical competencies with workforce skills, and leads to careers outside of academia. This two-year degree includes four key elements: 1) industry advisory board; 2) in-depth study in a science driven field; 3) industry internship; and 4) professional development courses intended to emphasize written and oral communication, leadership, business, and team-building skills. The State of Florida offers 27 PSM programs at 11 universities.
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News and Updates
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Aug 1
The Case for Professional Science Master's Degrees
By Carol Lynch, August 2012, BioScience
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Mar 30
Does a Professional Science Master's Degree Pay Off?
Science Careers, March 2012
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Jan 1
Enrollment and Degrees in Professional Science Master's Programs: 2011
By Council of Graduate Schools, January 2012, CGSnet.org
"The cooperative agreements our university
faculty forge with industry will provide important opportunities for students to learn and practice in real-world settings. PSM programs will help students become highly skilled professionals who benefit our industries with research, development, and early-stage manufacturing skills. Graduates from the programs will be ready to serve as our future innovators and leaders of industry."
Chris Hart
President, Workforce Florida, Inc.
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