Northern Arizona University

 

   

Accepting Learning Community applicants for the 2010-2011 Academic year

The Health and Human Services LC is a residential and academic community designed to introduce first year students to health professions including athletic training, dental hygiene health sciences and nursing. Open to students interested in exploring careers in health professions and job shadowing opportunities. Health and Human Services students will gain a better understanding of what their future career in health professions will look like, as well as gain knowledge about the skills that are important to develop in order to make themselves a good candidate for a health profession program at NAU. They will also have opportunities to observe professionals to gain a better understanding of the field. LC residents live together in Wilson Hall. 

Common Courses

Seats in certain high-demand classes will be reserved for Health & Human Services LC residents. Your advisor will help you enroll in these courses, which you will attend with other members of your LC. Visit Priority Enrollment to find out more about enrollment and advising. For fall ’09, seats will be reserved in:

BIO 101 - Unity of Life I: Life of the Cell
Introductory course for biology majors and other related fields. This course emphasizes the unifying molecular and cellular principles of all life on earth.  

NAU 100 - First Year Experience
A one-credit course specifically for Health & Human Services students that assists them in their transition to college. 

Activities & Events

Each year LC residents can take advantage of exciting and meaningful activities planned for them by their Community Mentor and hall staff. Possible events in the Health & Human Services LC include:

Welcome Gathering 

Meet other LC residents and discuss future activities and events.  

 

Service Learning

Students will be involved in activities throughout the year involving service learning components as members of the community.  

 

Faculty Dinner

Students will have the opportunity to meet faculty through shared dinners and learn more about their field of study. 

 

Job Shadowing & Career Speakers

Students will have the opportunity to observe other students pursuing similar experiences. They will also be exposed to a variety of career opportunities through guest speakers brought in to work with the LC students. 

 

Advising Program

Discuss your schedule, future academic plans and career options with an expert in your field.