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a variety of aspects of Zoology can spark interest
in possible career fields -- don't become concerned
if you're not quite sure what path you want
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Sometime
during your first year at Miami, you should set goals that
point you toward a particular career. Your career
goals may change as you encounter new areas of interest
while in college. Nonetheless, setting tentative goals
will aid you in selecting courses and in looking beyond
the immediate future.
It
is important to discuss career possibilities and requirements
with members of the Zoology faculty and with area professionals.
For example, most area dentists, physicians, optometrists,
veterinarians, etc., are willing to discuss their professions
with Miami students. In addition, there are designated faculty
members in the Department of Zoology who serve as preprofessional
advisors to students, each on a particular type of career:
Involvement
in one or more of the student preprofessional clubs serves
to broaden your understanding of a particular profession
as well.
If
you are planning to seek employment immediately after the
completion of the baccalaureate degree, you should take
a few technique or specific skill courses which may enhance
your attractiveness to prospective employers. Conducting
research in the laboratory of a faculty member gives you
valuable practical work experience. This can be done
for academic credit through enrollment in ZOO 320 or for
a modest stipend through the Department of Zoology's program
of hiring student laboratory assistants.
Obtaining
an Advisor
Although
you will not be formally assigned to a Departmental faculty
advisor until the second semester of your freshman year,
you are encouraged to see a Zoology advisor when questions
or any problems arise. For assistance, contact our
Chief Departmental Advisor at zooadvising@muohio.edu
who is responsible for assigning advisors.
All
faculty advisors in the Department are expected to provide
sufficient advising opportunities to all advisees.
They post office hours at their respective offices and with
the Departmental secretaries. Appointments outside
the published office hours are easily arranged and honored
throughout the Department. Faculty can be easily contacted
via e-mail to set up an appointment.
Students
are urged to consult with their advisor on a regular basis.
Your advisor is available to help you with questions concerning
course selection within your major, Zoology major requirements,
career planning, etc., and will endeavor to clarify the
Miami Plan and College Liberal Education Requirements. You
are urged to become familiar with all requirements for your
degree; the ultimate responsibility for satisfying academic
requirements rests with you. For profession
program and career specific advising, please contact our
professional and career program advisors.
Remember
that The Miami
Bulletin is the official document concerning graduation
requirements. All Departmental, College, and University
requirements are listed therein.
For
more information on The Department
of Zoology's Undergraduate Programs, contact our Chief Departmental
Advisor, Susan M.G. Hoffman, Ph.D., at zooadvising@muohio.edu
For general information on The Miami Plan and other
University requirements for undergraduates, view the Miami
General Bulletin Online.
