Getting Started

• Complete H EDU 1010 - Health Lifestyles, WRTG 2010 - Intermediate Writing, MATH 1050 - College Algebra, COMM 1270 - Analysis of Argument, & a Stats class
• Meet with an advisor to plan courses & get info about the NMT track
• Discuss program specifics with the NMT program director

Making Progress

• Schedule department observation with the NMT program director
• Prepare application materials to apply for the Nuclear Medicine Technology Emphasis; due April 1st every year
• Take a Chemistry class along with Gen Ed & elective courses

Continue taking prerequisite courses needed for your emphasis like:

• H EDU 1950 - Emergency First Aid
• H EDU 3030 - Medical Terminology
• BIOL 2325 - Human Anatomy
• BIOL 2420 - Human Physiology

Finishing Up

• Complete core classes following the recommended sequence
• Finish an internship
• Prepare for & schedule certification exams
• Apply for graduation

Getting Started

Connect with a range of diverse health-related communities:

• Volunteer for programs like U-Fit
• Intern alongside community partners
• Participate in research programs like UROP
• Join student-led organizations
• Volunteer at the U of U Hospital

Making Progress

• Go to your student Activity Fair & consider joining a club that interests you
• Get to know the students in your classes & start building community on campus
• Attend a Learning Abroad 101 session to learn about programs, processes, & planning

Finishing Up

Apply your knowledge by taking on more influential roles:

• Coordinate a group service project
• Volunteer your time with the Bennion Center

Getting Started

• Learn to use online tools like CIS, & My Degree Audit
• Attend major exploration events
• Visit with your advisor to create an academic plan
• Connect with support resources like the Writing Center & Math Lab

Making Progress

• Organize a study group
• Attend office hours
• Touch base with your advisor to stay on track
• Explore & register for electives that support your learning goals
• Develop your knowledge through an independent study
• Seek out applied experience through job shadowing, community service, leadership, & direct patient & client exposure with organizations like Connect2Health & Primary Children's Medical Center

Finishing Up

• Practice what you learned & share your knowledge in a real world setting such as an internship or a collaboration with a Kinesiology community partner

Getting Started

• Meet with an advisor to begin exploring where you want to go after you graduate & learn how to customize your undergraduate experience to meet your goals

Making Progress

• Try some of the co-curricular activities offered through College of Health like a CEL course or a supervised internship
• Connect with student support services on campus like the Student Success Coaches
• Try extracurricular activities outside the major through the Bennion Center, ASUU, the Natural History Museum, or the Huntsman Cancer Institute

Finishing Up

• Complete the capstone course & put theory into practice by working with under-served populations in the community
• If you've done research, consider presenting at the Undergraduate Research Symposium

Getting Started

• Participate in the "Be Well Utah Health Fair"
• Find health-related student groups like SPEAK & Students for Choice
• Attend a MUSE Casual Friday
• Connect with a peer mentor through the U of U mentoring program

Making Progress

• Get valuable experience with an internship through the Hinckley Institute, PEAKFitness, or Skaggs
• Take more responsibility in extracurricular activities - apply for leadership positions in clubs
• Look into summer jobs in health professions by talking to your Career Coach
• Volunteer in organizations on campus & in the community like U-Fit, Utah Reads, Science in the Parks, Connect2Health, or Friends for Sight
• Get valuable experience with an internship through the Hinckley Institute, PEAKFitness, or Skaggs

Finishing Up

• Visit with your Career Coach or a Pre-Professional Advisor to discover opportunities to gain additional skills & experience through volunteering, job shadowing, clubs, or internships

Getting Started

• Take Focus2 or the StrengthsFinder assessments through the Career & Professional Development Center to get to know yourself better
• Use O Net & Who Hires U of U Grads to research career options
• Meet with a Career Coach for guidance

Making Progress

• Explore by completing informational interviews, shadowing, volunteering, or working in areas of interest
• Use career events (Career Fairs/Meet & Eats) & resources (Handshake/Forever Utah) to get connected
• Develop back-up plans for your primary career goal
• Get your resume/LinkedIn reviewed & build references & contacts for the job search
• Attend the Career Conference to get all of these at once

Finishing Up

• Meet with a Career Coach to refine your job or graduate school application materials
• Practice interviewing
• Practice salary negotiation