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 McConnell Hall or 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. In the fall, seats will be reserved in:
BIO 181 - 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.PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology
First-year students taking this course will survey many areas of psychology. This course includes an introduction to developmental, health, and abnormal psychology, as well as topics in learning, sensation, perception, motivation, personality, biological psychology and intelligence.
Past Activities & Events
Each year LC residents can take advantage of exciting and meaningful activities planned for them by their Community Mentor and hall staff. Past events that were held 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.