HMED 140: Intro to Health Professions
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: Spring Only
Credits: 1
Duration: First 8-weeks
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 |
No Class- School Starts on Wednesday |
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2 |
Intro about class- Healthcare careers, pathways, and timeline. |
Mental Health Counselor |
Optometry |
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3 |
PreMed |
Chemistry/BCH Major |
Chiropractics (general with demo) |
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4 |
Psych/Soci Majors |
MLSMajor and profession |
Pharmacist |
Physician |
5 |
EHHD |
Other Healthcare Careers (SLP, Associate and MS degrees) |
PT |
PA |
6 |
Undergraduate Student Perspective- Applying to schools, interviewing, and general pathway at MSU |
Dentist |
OT |
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7 |
Microbiology/CBN |
Nursing |
Nursing Profession (RN, MSN, DNP) |
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8 |
Bio/CHMY Eng. |
Business |
Class wrap-up and discussion |