Curious what we did in Sacramento last week?

Here is a short video summary highlighting our Health Policy trip to Sacramento last week.  One of the recurring messages throughout our time at the Capitol was the incredible opportunity for careers in our state government and the growing need that exists.  For example, in the Department of Public Health (with a staff of nearly 4000), there is a wave of retirement in the midst, with almost 65% of the employees reaching the retirement window in the next two years!  

So, the next time you ask your faculty advisor about where to find a job - one answer is pretty clear!

Summer Plans and Academic Advising - Group Event

Spring and Summer Advising Availability

The advising availability schedule has been updated and all of the dates are posted.  Fall 2015 graduation applications are the absolute priority up through the May 1st (firm) University deadline - which means - forms must be completely processed by our department prior to May 1st!     The next priority will be academic planning for the fall semester.  To support students in academic planning we have an event scheduled on May 5th from 12-2 in Hugh Gillis Hall (room 122) where faculty will be talking about summer opportunities, faculty led programs, and academic planning.   If you do not get a chance to meet with an advisor during the dates that are available this spring there will be a few opportunities over the summer to meet on campus, but all should plan on attending the fall welcome assembly.

Fall 2015 Welcome Back Assembly is being planned for August 19th from 1-5.  It is expected that all students in the Health Science and Recreation department will attend this event - so save the date!   We will discuss important department information, student clubs and involvement, events, and advising.  This is a great way to connect and stay up to date with processes, procedures, expectations, and opportunities.  

Emergency Advising Available this Thursday (4/16) 1-4 PM

Faculty advising will be available this Thursday afternoon in MH 409. All students planning on graduating in the fall must submit a graduation application to the Health Science office for approval and processing this week (by April 17, 2015) in order to be ready by the University deadline.

Graduation Application forms and Major Forms are available on this blog under the Advising Forms tab.   Both forms are required to be fully completed, signed, and received by the Registrar prior to the May 1st deadline.

If you have questions - this Thursday would be a great time to get them answered. The advising availability calendar has been updated - so sign up for a time slot online that works for you.

Early Change of Major Application for Health Science

Students who are interested in changing to the Health Science major are invited to apply early!  If you have already earned 12 units at SJSU you are eligible for this early application.   The application will be available through April 20th, 2015.  

Questions about the major, your career, or classes? Stop by for coffee with Dr. Ta Park next Monday!

Summer Classes Available

Health Science is offering three courses this summer

1) HPRF/HS/NUFS/NURS/OCTH 100W: Writing Workshop 

Mondays & Wednesdays, 1:00pm-4:55pm

2) HPRF/HSNUFS/NURS/OCTH 135:  Health Issues in a Multicultural Society

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:00am-12:45pm

3) HS 173: Comparative Healthcare Systems 

Mondays & Wednesdays, 9:00am-12:45pm

Check out the schedule and enroll now.