Resources

• Explore Health Careers
• Pre-Health Professions
• Value of Arts and Sciences education
• Health Science Career Clusters

Career Preparation

The K-State Career Center can help you with:

• Career exploration
• Career assessment for class assignment or follow-up
• Resume, CV and cover letter critique
• Other application documents
• Job or internship search
• Mock interview
• and so much more!

Academic Interests

Students are encouraged to major in what they are most passionate about, but here are some programs to consider that have strong overlap in theme to Integrated Health Studies (many of these disciplines are available as bachelor's degrees or minors):

• • Addiction Counseling
  • Animal Science
  • Anthropology
  • Athletic Training
  • Dietetics
  • Human Health Biology
  • Integrated Computer Science
  • Kinesiology
  • Life Science
  • Medical Biochemistry
  • Medical Microbiology
  • Medical Laboratory Science
  • Nutrition and Health (several major offerings available)
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Public Health
  • Social Work
  • *Gerontology (only offered as a minor or secondary major)
  • *Certificate in Global Health, Medicine and Society
  • Is your major of interest not listed? No worries! Talk to the program administrator about how to pair IHS with your major.

Experiences

Use your collegiate career to develop both in and out of the classroom. K-State has many opportunities for development in your academic programs. You can grow through participation in research and student organizations, being a teaching assistant or tutor, and more.

Then, take advantage of the opportunities in the greater Manhattan community. A job and community service are great ways to affirm your path and show graduate schools and employers your interest and skills.

Some engagement opportunities to consider:

• • HandsOn K-State
  • Flint Hills Volunteer Center
    -These first two options are hubs for multiple volunteer opportunities.
  • Manhattan Free Clinic
  • Elara Caring – Hospice
  • Manhattan Habitat for Humanity
  • Sunflower CASA Project, Inc
  • Riley County Humane Society
  • Manhattan Emergency Shelter
  • Women’s Crisis Center
  • Flint Hills Discovery Center
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters
  • Hope Ranch Therapeutic Riding Center
  • Sunset Zoo
  • and many more.

Scholarships

• Learn more about College of Arts and Sciences scholarships.
• Check out university-wide scholarship information.