Health Science Careers: Pre-College

Curriculum

Academic Year Program consists of comprehensive academic sessions for twenty(20) weeks after school and Saturday. Summer Program consists of intensive academic instruction for five(5) consecutive weeks.

Program focus is on math and science skill development; written and oral communication; counseling, leadership development, achievement and career exploration.

Academic

Career Orientation

Field trips to science and chemical laboratories, hospitals, chemical plants, and nuclear facilities, Career exploration in-school activities and in actual work settings, Special emphasis is on minority professionals as role models in the fields explored.

Parent Support Group

Organization of parents who attend workshops and seminars designed to address their concerns. Topics include Parenting, Teen Sexuality, Computer Literacy, Achievement Motivation, and Methods for assisting their child develop good study habits.

RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES

     *NBA Basketball Games                                  * Basketball League
     *Bowling                                                          *Chess Club
     *Self-Defense Class                                         * Music group
     *Picnic Outings                                                * Golf Club

For additional information regarding the UMDNJ-SHRP Pre College Program, call 973-972-3693.or you can write to Ms. Nakeisha Knox, Office of Pre-College Programs, UMDNJ-School of Health Related Professions, 65 Bergen St., Newark, NJ 07107 or e-mail her at knoxna@umdnj.edu with your suggestions and feedback.