SDS105 — Health Science Careers
This course introduces the student to career options in the health care industry. Emphasized are basic concepts related to any health science career, as well as educational and credentialing requirements. Students will learn about factors influencing their career choices, such as personal values, eceonomic needs, trasferability of skills, and the importance of life-long learning. Also, students will gain a deeper understanding of themselves through the use of several personality and career assessment tools. Introduction to a career in health science will be obtained through information interviews, job shadowing, and research project. Transfer options will be explored through research, college visits, and transfer fairs. Class discussions & presentations will introduce the student to the concepts of critical thinking.