Coursework
Spanish Coursework:
SPAN 3040
Introduction to the basic structures and elements of fiction, poetry, drama, and essay, including literary and critical theory, with readings in 19th- and 20th-century Spanish and Spanish-American literature.
SPAN 3070 Introduction to the significant aspects of the culture of Spain from its origins to the present. Emphasizes the artistic, social, historical, political, and contemporary issues of the Iberian Peninsula.
SPAN 3180 Topic-generated conversation course in Spanish through a broad array of artistic manifestations in the Hispanic World emphasizing conversation and short written exercises. Focuses on one Hispanic culture topic which provides a basis for class discussion and short written compositions in Spanish.
SPAN 4180
Technical health communication course in Spanish with emphasis on managerial and business aspects of the international health industry.
SPAN 3050
Practice in spoken Spanish with emphasis on vocabulary, pronunciation, intonation, and comprehension. Includes written work to increase accuracy and assignments in the language laboratory.
SPAN 3150
Medical concepts and terminology in Spanish; designed for students who plan to work in professions related to public health care.
SPAN 4110
Continuation of SPAN 3050 with emphasis on greater fluency and sophistication in oral and written expression.
SPAN 4190
Study of cultural aspects of health and health services in Hispanic populations.
Health Science Coursework:
HLTH 2020
Examination of the forces that have influenced current health delivery systems, health practices, and trends. Introduction of population and public health theories and models. General systems theory is introduced.
HLTH 2400 Introduction to the American health care delivery system, including its foundation, primary characteristics, resources and processes. Fee-for-service, managed care, and integrated care organizations are discussed, and access, cost and quality of care are considered.
HLTH 3100 Exploration of specific health needs of women, with emphasis on understanding and preventing problems of women's health.
HLTH 4700
Deepens students' knowledge of global health and how public health work is conducted internationally. Introduction to assessment of international health needs and designing, implementing, managing, and evaluating public health programs in international settings.
HLTH 4900
Discussion of research in health. Focuses on analysis of reported research. Ethical, moral, and legal issues are discussed.
HLTH 2030
Introduction to the American health care delivery system, including its foundation, primary characteristics, resources and processes. Fee-for-service, managed care, and integrated care organizations are discussed, and access, cost and quality of care are considered.
HLTH 2980
An overview of behavioral, biological and psycho-social factors associated with major human diseases and conditions, with an emphasis on best health practices.
HLTH 4110 Analysis and evaluation of multiple determinants and contexts related to the health of families and children. Elevated risks related to poverty, food insecurity, foster care, incarceration, homelessness, emotional and/or physical trauma or abuse, drug or alcohol misuse, mental health, behavioral issues, disability, medical fragility, and multiple special needs are addressed. Health maintenance and early intervention strategies are emphasized.
Related Coursework:
LIH 4990 This course reviews themes from the Language and International Health major program of study, culminating in a digital portfolio.
BIO 1040 Includes an evolutionary approach to human anatomy and physiology, plant diversity, morphology, and physiology and principles of ecology.
CH 1010
Introduction to the elementary concepts of chemistry through classroom and laboratory experience. Emphasizes chemical reactions and the use of symbolic representation, the mole concept and its applications and molecular structure.
BIO 2220
Basic introductory course in integrated human anatomy and physiology covering cells and tissues; integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems; sensory organs. Physiology is stressed