Pre-Health Courses

PD 1000
Offered: fall and spring
Credit hours: 3
Recommended for first- and second-year students who are interested in a professional career in healthcare.

In this course, students will gain a wider and deeper understanding of the variety of health professions and how to prepare for them. Students will explore the human side of healthcare, including professionalism, ethical behaviors, healthcare disparities, cross-cultural care, and collaboration. After completing the course, students will have the option to gain real-world experience in a healthcare setting and earn course credit by doing a pre-health internship along with the INT reflection course.

PD 2001
Offered: spring
Credit hours: 3
Recommended for second-year/sophomore students in the Pre-Health Internship Program.

In this course, you will apply, integrate and deepen your knowledge of health research, professional development, preparing to apply to professional school, and experiential learning.

This is an online reflection course intended to deepen your internship experience. Students set goals and reflect on their experiences so they can articulate their growth and learning. Students can take the course more than once.