Health and Life Sciences

The Health and Life Science Exploratory Area is for students interested in working in a health field by becoming a practitioner or by researching, creating and promoting health-related products and information.

Exploratory Area: HEALTH AND LIFE SCIENCES

Exploratory Areas allow students to explore majors and career options within an interest area. Use the information and resources here to make connections between academic majors and post-graduation plans and career goals. 

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Exploratory Classes

HNES 170: Intro to Exercise Science

Investigation of various Exercise Science career opportunities within the field and the professional track at NDSU.

MLS 200: Intro to Medical Lab Science (Restricted to majors)

Introduction to medical laboratory science. Lectures, discussions, and field trips focus on professional traits and communication, ethical behavior of the…

PH 101: Intro to Public Health

This course introduces undergraduate students to the interdisciplinary and exciting field of public health. Discussing and studying the processes and…

PSYC 111: Introduction to Psychology

Survey of the scientific study of behavior and mental processes.

RC 200: Intro to Respiratory Care (Restricted to majors)

Introduction to the profession of respiratory care. Lectures, discussions, and field trips focus on professional traits and communication, ethical behavior…

BIOL 150: General Biology I

Introduction to cellular and molecular biology, genetics, and evolution.

CHEM 117: Chemical Concepts & Applications

Introduction to general and organic chemistry, with applications drawn from the health, environmental, and materials sciences. Prereq or Coreq: MATH…

CHEM 121: General Chemistry I

Matter, measurement, atoms, ions, molecules, reactions, chemical calculations, thermochemistry, bonding, molecular geometry, periodicity, and gases. Prereq or Coreq: MATH 103…

HDFS 230: Life Span Development

Study of human growth and development throughout the life span.

MICR 202: Intro Microbiology

Study of the characteristics and importance of microorganisms with emphasis on their identification, control, and relationships to health and disease.…

Resources

What Can I Do With This Major?

Whether you like your major and want to consider possible career paths that might align or you are considering pursuing …

O*NET

Perhaps students are simply unaware of the infinite number of employment opportunities or careers which the world has to offer?  …

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The #1 place students find jobs and internships.

Major/Career Exploration Workshops

The NDSU Career and Advising Center offers major and career exploration services in a variety of ways.  This Fall semester, …

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