COURSEWORK

Health Courses

HLTH 2020 - Intro to Public Health

Overview of public health, population health, and other concepts of the field that are expanded upon in subsequent classes.

HLTH 2030 - Overview of Healthcare Systems

Focuses on how the healthcare system of the United States functions. Covers types of health insurance and considers cost, access, and quality of care.

HLTH 2400 - Determinants of Health Behavior

Introduces and analyzes health behavior theories in relation to public health programs and interventions.

HLTH 2600 - Medical Terminology

Defining and applying medical terms pertaining to the human body.

HLTH 2980 - Human Health and Disease

Overview of major human conditions and diseases with an emphasis in best practices on multiple levels.

HLTH 3150 - Social Epidemiology

Looking at disease distribution through the lens of social determinants of health.

HLTH 3250 - Infectious Diseases and Exposure

Analysis of global communicable diseases and strategies of how to identify, control, and treat them.

HLTH 3800 - Epidemiology

Introduction of epidemiological principles utilized in studying disease distribution and control.

HLTH 3980 - Health Appraisal Skills

Laboratory experiences to measure health risk, interpret data, and design personal health and wellness programs.

HLTH 4700 - Global Health

Assessment of international health needs and implementing, managing, and evaluating public health interventions on a global scale.

HLTH 4900 - Research and Evaluation Skills

Discussion of research in health and approaches to quantitative and qualitative research study implementation.

Coursework

Language Proficiency

SPAN 2020 - Intermediate Spanish

Practice speaking, writing, and listening skills with revision of grammar and vocabulary.

SPAN 3020 - Intermediate Spanish Grammar and Composition

Review of Spanish structure, verbs, and vocabulary with an introduction to syntax and stylistics.

SPAN 3050 - Intermediate Spanish Conversation and Composition I

Practice in spoken Spanish with emphasis on vocabulary, pronunciation, intonation, and comprehension.

SPAN 3150 - Spanish for Healthcare Professionals

Medical concepts and terminology in Spanish; designed for students who plan to work in professions related to public health care.

SPAN 4090 - Comprehensive Writing in Spanish

Study of stylistics in addition to grammar review; writing paragraphs, short compositions, and creative papers in Spanish.

SPAN 4180 - Technical Spanish for Health Management Professionals

Technical health communication course in Spanish with emphasis on managerial and business aspects of the international health industry.

Coursework

Culture & Literature

SPAN 3080 - The Hispanic World: Latin America

Development of the political, geographical, and social aspects of Spanish America from the indigenous period to the present in Latin America.

SPAN 3110 - Survey of Spanish-American Literature

Literary movements, influences, authors, and works from the Colonial period to the present.

SPAN 4190 - Health & Hispanic Community

Coursework

Overview of public health, population health, and other concepts of the field that are expanded upon in subsequent classes.

Focuses on how the healthcare system of the United States functions. Covers types of health insurance and considers cost, access, and quality of care.

Introduces and analyzes health behavior theories in relation to public health programs and interventions.

Defining and applying medical terms pertaining to the human body.

Overview of major human conditions and diseases with an emphasis in best practices on multiple levels.

Looking at disease distribution through the lens of social determinants of health.

Analysis of global communicable diseases and strategies of how to identify, control, and treat them.

Introduction of epidemiological principles utilized in studying disease distribution and control.

Laboratory experiences to measure health risk, interpret data, and design personal health and wellness programs.

Assessment of international health needs and implementing, managing, and evaluating public health interventions on a global scale.

Discussion of research in health and approaches to quantitative and qualitative research study implementation.

Coursework

Practice speaking, writing, and listening skills with revision of grammar and vocabulary.

Review of Spanish structure, verbs, and vocabulary with an introduction to syntax and stylistics.

Practice in spoken Spanish with emphasis on vocabulary, pronunciation, intonation, and comprehension.

Medical concepts and terminology in Spanish; designed for students who plan to work in professions related to public health care.

Study of stylistics in addition to grammar review; writing paragraphs, short compositions, and creative papers in Spanish.

Technical health communication course in Spanish with emphasis on managerial and business aspects of the international health industry.

Coursework

Development of the political, geographical, and social aspects of Spanish America from the indigenous period to the present in Latin America.

Literary movements, influences, authors, and works from the Colonial period to the present.

Study of cultural aspects of health and health services in Hispanic populations.