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PreProfessional Health CoursesPPH 1006 Freshman Pre-professional Health Seminar 1 Cr. (Hrs.: 1 Lec.) Designed to prepare students interested in careers in the health sciences for entrance into health school. Course will consist of a series of lectures, presentations by health professionals, reading and discussion of topical health issues, and summary writings.
This course is designed to provide students interested in careers in professional health care, a background in current health care topics, enhance their verbal and written communication skills, and increase their verbal reasoning skills. These goals will be accomplished through reading of typical health issues followed by in-class discussions and summary writings, an in-depth written report and oral presentation on an instructor approved health topic, and critical evaluations of published and in-class papers. Grading is Pass/Fail (2nd)
For academic work done in conjunction with an approved work experience related to a professional health career. Students should consult with their faculty advisor, pre-professional advisor, and the pre-professional health internship coordinator to determine the availability of appropriate work experience and the specific academic requirements for receiving credit. The work experience and the academic requirements will be developed in conjunction with the health care providers that are supervising the student. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: One semester of course work and consent of instructor.
This course is designed to provide students interested in careers in professional health care, a background in current health care topics, enhance their verbal and written communication skills, and increase their verbal reasoning skills. These goals will be accomplished through reading of typical health issues followed by in-class discussions and summary writings, an in-depth written report and oral presentation on an instructor approved health topic, and critical evaluations of published and in-class papers. Grading is Pass/Fail (2nd)
This course is designed to improve the problem solving and comprehension capabilities of the student. The first half of the semester will focus on material that is common to professional health school and graduate school entrance exams, such as the GRE, MCAT, DAT, VCAT, etc. Topics to be addressed include: the brain, right brain vs. left brain thinking, problem-solving methods, error in reasoning, myths about reading, verbal reasoning problems, using and forming analogies in problem solving, using relationship sentences, analysis of trends and patterns, and deductive and hypothetical thinking. These materials are geared towards the Verbal Reasoning Section of the exams. The second-half of the semester will be designed as an independent study, where the student focuses on the exam sections pertinent to their chosen professional school, such as, chemistry, biology, physics, etc. Practice exams will be given throughout the semester. The final will be given under real exam conditions. Prerequisites: Junior standing or consent of the instructor.
This course is designed to provide students interested in careers in professional health care, a background in current health care topics, enhance their verbal and written communication skills, and increase their verbal reasoning skills. These goals will be accomplished through reading of typical health issues followed by in-class discussions and summary writings, an in-depth written report and oral presentation on an instructor approved health topic, and critical evaluations of published and in-class papers. Grading is Pass/Fail (2nd)
For academic work done in conjunction with an approved work experience related to a professional health career. Students should consult with their faculty advisor, pre-professional health advisor, and the pre-professional health internships coordinator to determine the availability of appropriate work experience and the specific academic requirements for receiving credit. The work experience and the academic requirements will be developed in conjunction with the health care providers that are supervising the student. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Junior standing and consent of instructor. PPH 4946 Current Topics in Health Care 1 Cr. (Hrs.: 1 Lec.) This course is designed to provide students interested in careers in professional health care, a background in current health care topics, enhance their verbal and written communication skills, and increase their verbal reasoning skills. These goals will be accomplished through reading of typical health issues followed by in-class discussions and summary writings, an in-depth written report and oral presentation on an instructor approved health topic, and critical evaluations of published and in-class papers. Grading is Pass/Fail (2nd)
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