Explore Careers

Interested in a career in the Health Science pathway? For the academic year 2017-2018, Salt Lake Community College hosts monthly presentation sessions on Allied Heath and Health Profession programs that include:  Nursing, Dental Hygiene, Medical Assistant, Respiratory Therapy, Surgical Technology, Mortuary Science, Physical Therapy Assistant, Occupational Therapy Assistant and Radiologic Technology.

Even if your college plan does not include Salt Lake Community College, these presentation sessions will help ALA students to gain a basic knowledge of these Health Science careers. The sessions are held at the SLCC Jordan Campus at 9000 South 3500 West in West Jordan. (The Jordan Campus is easily accessible from Bangerter Highway.) Below is a link to a schedule of the monthly sessions.

http://www.slcc.edu/hs/docs/hs-monthly-information-session.pdf

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Considering Pre-Med?

Many 2017 graduates of ALA were considering a major in Pre-Med. But, what is required for a Pre-Med major?  According to the University of Utah MD Program Admissions page, the following is recommended and/or required:

  • A bachelor's degree
  • A specific undergraduate academic major is not recommended or required. Students should choose a major field for which they have enthusiasm and interest.
  • Grade Point Average (GPA) and the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) are important factors in determining academic readiness for medical school.
  • Courses in mathematics, statistics, physiology, anatomy, biochemistry, human behavior, research methods and computer literacy are recommended, but are not required.
  • Applicants should seek out courses that will help develop skills in independent thinking, decision-making and research. They must also communicate effectively and posses skills to express their thoughts and ideas. 
  • Two years of Chemistry that includes both a general chemistry and an organic chemistry series with all applicable labs.
  • One year of Physics with all applicable labs.
  • One year of courses that emphasize written and/or verbal communication.
  • Two courses in Biology--one course must be in cellular biology or biochemistry.
  • One course in the Social Sciences (history, economics, anthropology, psychology, etc.)
  • One course in the Humanities (art, music, drama, literature, etc.)
Utah Valley University also offers some good information on Prerequisite courses along with important Extracurricular Activities (volunteering, shadowing, research, and healthcare experience) at the following link:

https://www.uvu.edu/prehealth/programs/premedical.html#pre-requisite  

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A degree in Outdoor Product Design & Development from Utah State University is the first step to a high skill, high wage, and high demand career opportunity. This is the first-of-its-kind Bachelor of Science degree with an integrated program that prepares students for a career in the outdoor product industry. Students will be given the opportunity to participate in an active and hands-on education approach to product research, development and testing. This new program offers academic, field, and industry-based experiences that bring together design, engineering, outdoor recreation, sustainability, business, and many other concepts important in the supply chain of outdoor products and business.

Courses cover sewing, clothing production, textile science and tailoring. But there are also required courses in design thinking, general chemistry, biodiversity and sustainability. This major is not only for those students who are interested in Fashion Design, but also Industrial Design—as there is an opportunity to design gear.

Finally, imagine studying design in a place surrounded by a thousand companies that can't find enough people like you, and are part of a $646 billion industry. Through a four-year series of classes, students will gain a comprehensive base of knowledge to kick off a career at Mountain Hardwear, Petzl, Black Diamond Equipment, The North Face, REI, or any number of the thousands of companies that make up the multi-billion-dollar outdoors industry.

Course listing can be found here:  https://www.usu.edu/degrees/index.cfm?id=290

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