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Course Listing:

Courses are listed by category

  
Category A. Career Exploration
Category B. Experiential Learning
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Category C. Required for major
Category D.

Course prerequisites or instructor's permission required to register
 
Course Name		  
Description
 
Category
Academic Planning and Exploration (OUE 2100) Undecided and competitive-major students will have the opportunity to actively engage in the academic and career decision-making process through this primarily web-based course.
Category A.
Biology Colloquium (Biol 1020) This course for first- and second-year students is designed so students interested in the life sciences  can "sample" many biology-related disciplines (including many in the health sciences) and learn about career opportunities they probably have never heard of.  It also helps students connect with faculty and beginning research opportunities.
Category A.
Career and Job Search Preparation for Graduate Students (APS 5201/CFAN 5201) Understand and utilize the synergestic elements and tools of job search preparation and career development: self-awareness, job and employer research, relationship-building, self-marketing, and strategic planning. Focus is primarily non-academic job search, but some class content and work may be targeted to academic search and careers.
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Career Exploration (BA 1000) This course is designed to help students develop a plan for choosing an academic major(s) and career path through the process of self exploration and career planning. Only open to students in Carlson School of Management.
Category A.
Career and Internship Preparation (CFAN 3201/RM 3201)


This course will teach you the skills necessary to find a great job or internship in you major. Topics include resume & cover letter writting, effective interviewing, finding job openings, salary negotiation and much more!
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Career and Internship Preparation for Design (DES 3201) This course will teach you the skills necessary to find a great job or internship in a design field such as apparel design, graphic design, interior design or architecture.
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Career Planning (ID 3201) Aides students in learning effective job search skills and helps them identify a good career fit.
Category A.
Career Planning for Biologists (Biol 2001) This online course leads you through the steps of career planning. You will assess your strengths and interests, learn how to research careers, research future trends, work on your one-minute talk and resume, and create an action plan.  You will participate in campus activities and learn about resources to help you in your career journey.
Category A.
Career Skills (BA 3000) This sophomore level course teaches resume writing, interviewing and networking. Only open to students in Carlson School of Management.
Category C.
Discovering Majors & Careers (CFAN 1201/DES 1202) This course will help you conduct an extensive assessment of your unique interests, personality, values and skills. You will also be taught how to thoroughly reserarch majors and careers so you can determine which options fit you best.
Category A.
Evolving Health Challenges for Future Health      Professionals (AHS 2707) Learn about the challenges you will face as a future health professional. Hear from health professionals involved in both cutting-edge research and innovative programs.
Category A.
Experiences in Health (AHS 1104) Complete volunteer experience in a setting that employs health care professionals, gain valuable experience and earn credit for that experience. Get insights into patients.
Category B.
Exploring Careers in Science and Engineering (CSE 1411) Become familiar about fields within engineering, science, or other industries through informational interviewing & industry guest speakers.
Category A.
Internships: Professional Experience in Biological Sciences (Biol 3610) This course focuses on academic learning through an internship position in the life sciences.  It enhances personal, interpersonal, and career development through the internship position and related academic coursework. 
Category B.
Introduction to Agricultural Education and Extension (AFEE 1001) Gain a deeper understanding of the discipline of agricultural education.
Category A.
Introduction to Scientific & Technical Communication (WRIT 3001) Provides an overview and history of scientific and technical communication as a profession.
Category A.
Law School Exploration (ID 3205) This class is for any pre-law student considering law school. Topics include exploration of law school and beyond as well as aspects of the application process.
Category A.
Major and Career Exploration (ID 1201) Helps undecided students by comparing their unique interests, personality, and values to accurate career information.
Category A.
Orientation in Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology (FW 1001) Introduction to fisheries, wildlife, and conservation biology and related professions.
Category C.
Orientation to Applied Economics (APEC 1001) Introduction to the curriculum, policies and procedures, employment opportunities, and Applied Economics department faculty.
Category A.
Orientation to Clinical Research (AHS 2300) Introduces pre-health students to the field of clinical research, ethical conduct and professionalism, and clinical research methods pertinent to dentistry, medicine, public health, pharmacy, and nursing.
Category A.
Orientation to Health Careers (AHS 1101) A one-credit course designed for undergraduate students who want to explore health sciences majors and professions
Category A.
Orientation to Health Careers (AHS 1102) (online) A one-credit online course designed for undergraduate students who want to explore health sciences majors and professions
Category A.
Orientation to Pharmacy (PHAR 1001) This course covers it all...from workforce issues and rural health to training opportunities and practice settings.
Category A.
Preparing for Careers in Science and Engineering (CSE 1413) Learn how to research companies, industries, and careers related to your major and to gain experience related to your career objective. Discover resources for finding internships and full-time job opportunities. Gain interviewing skills. Develop a resume and cover letter that markets your experience.
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The Future Physician series (AHS 1600, 1601, 1602) The Health Careers Center, in cooperation with the University of Minnesota Medical School, has created a three-course series of classes for students interested in a career in medicine, and who want to actively plan and prepare for application to medical school.
Category A.