The Certificate in Spanish for Health Care is an interdisciplinary program that equips students and professionals with the linguistic and cultural competencies essential for today’s global and multilingual health care environments. Designed for students in nursing, public health, psychology, biology, biomedical engineering, and social work, the program prepares participants to communicate effectively with Spanish-speaking patients and families, address health disparities, and succeed in culturally diverse clinical and community settings.

• 15 credit (5 course) interdisciplinary program; typically completed in 3-4 semesters (1-2 years)
• Develop practical Spanish-language skills for clinical and community settings
• Participate in a Medical Spanish Health Care Internship
• Explore global perspectives through international clinical practicums
  • Showcase: Puerto Rico Study Abroad in 2019
• Online and summer courses offered

Curriculum

The Spanish for Healthcare Certificate consists of 5 courses:

• The core courses: SPAN 207 and SPAN 208 (or SPAN 208H)
  
  • Prerequisites: SPAN 103HC and/or SPAN 104HC and/or placement at appropriate level
• Three electives from the following list:
  • SPAN 277/277H/577 Cultural Competence in Healthcare
  • SPAN 495/495BH Health Internship
  • SPAN 402 Translation in International Affairs
  • PSY 383 Health Psychology
  • PSY 387 Community Interventions in Mental Health
  • PSY 379 Lifespan Development
  • SSS 302 Social Welfare Policy I
  • SSS 326/570 Diversity in a Multicultural Society
  • Other courses may count with program director prior approval
• Study Abroad opportunities:
  • SPAN 495P International Clinical Practicum in Lima, Peru (3.00 credits; can count as an elective);
  • SPAN 108P International Clinical Practicum in Costa Rica (0.00 credits; Spring Break trip)