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  

4:10-4:30 

4:30-5 

5-5:30 

5:30-6pm 

1 

Introduction to class, goals for class, overview of health professions

2 

Health Professions application process, myths in healthcare

Health Professions discussion

Activity

3 

Academic Pathways - degrees

Leadership Institute

Health Stations

4 

Mini Major Madness Round 1

Mini Major Madness Round 2

Mini Major Madness Round 3

Student Panel Discussion 

5 

Career in Dietetics

Career in Counseling

Allied Health Professions 

Radiology Technologist

6 

Case Study Ananlysis: The Healthcare Team

Dentist

Dental Hygienist

7 

Navy and Military Scholarships 

Scholarships 

Mid-level Providers: FNP, PA, RN

8 

Physicians: MD, DO, ND 

PT, AT, OT

Class wrap-up and discussion