Course Description:

This course will assist students in exploring various departments at MSU and choosing a major that best fits their passions, career goals, and educational interests. This course will also provide an opportunity to explore the breadth of health care professions. (No pre-reqs)

Students will complete short reflection assignments after each class and write a summary paper describing future goals based on course expereince. Attendance is required.

Course Offering Information:

Semester course is offered: Fall and Spring

Credits: 1

Duration: Last 8-weeks (Fall) /First 8-weeks (Spring)

Days/Time: Tuesday's 4:10-6pm

 

Sample Schedule (subject to change each semester):

Week  

4:10-4:35 

4:35-5 

5-5:30 

5:30-6pm 

1 

Introduction to class 

Personality Test 

Goals for class 

HPA Application process 

2 

Overview of Health Professions 

D.O. versus M.D. 

N.P. versus P.A. 

Health Professions in-class assignment 

3 

Academic pathways – Degrees (double major versus dual degrees) 

Leadership Institute 

Health Stations 

4 

Major Madness (Fall) or Mini Major Madness (Spring)

Pre-Med Intake, Picking a Major 

Student Panel Discussion 

5 

Careers in Dietetics 

Careers in Counseling 

Gallatin College Allied Health options 

Dentistry 

6 

Case Study Analysis: The Healthcare Team 

Military Options 

Pharmacy 

7 

Careers in Occupational Therapy, Athletic Training and Physical Therapy 

Becoming at EMT 

Radiology Technologist 

8 

Scholarships and Financial Aide 

Dental Hygienist 

Final Paper Discussion