Medical Spanish Certificate

Medical Spanish Level 1A (little to no prior knowledge of Spanish): 4 courses/16 credits

• SP101M (Medical Spanish 101—preferred) OR SP101 (acceptable)
• SP102M (Medical Spanish 102–preferred) OR SP102 (acceptable)
• SP201 (Intermediate Spanish 201)
• SP240 (Spanish for Medical Professions)

Medical Spanish 1B (for students who place into SP102): 4 courses/16 credits

• SP102M (Medical Spanish 102–preferred) OR SP102 (acceptable)
• SP201 (Intermediate Spanish I)
• SP240 (Spanish for Medical Professions)
• SP241 (Spanish for Social Services), recommended elective if available. Offered every other year; OR Other Spanish elective above 201 level (acceptable)

Medical Spanish 2A (students who place into SP201): 4 courses/16 credits

• SP201 (Intermediate Spanish I)
• SP240 (Spanish for Medical Professions)
• Spanish elective. SP241 (Spanish for Social Services): recommended elective if available. Offered every other year. 
• One additional Spanish elective above SP201

Medical Spanish 2B (students who place above SP201): 4 courses/16 credits

• SP240 (Spanish For Medical Careers) 
• Spanish elective. SP241 (Spanish for Social Services): recommended if available. Offered every other year.
• One or two additional Spanish electives above SP201 level as needed, in order for a student to develop and demonstrate Advanced fluency in Spanish.
• With Departmental permission, a student whose Spanish already meets the Advanced level may substitute ONE elective in English from the following list (see below)
• With Departmental permission, a student whose Spanish meets the level of Superior, Distinguished, Native or Near-native fluency may substitute TWO electives in English from the following list. Check the respective home Departments for scheduling availability:
• AN 282 Introduction to Medical Anthropology
• SO 260 Sociology of Health Care
• PBH 120 Global Public Health 
• PBH 320 Policy in Public Health 
• PBH 330 Applied Perspectives in Global Public Health 
• PBH 382 Introduction to Social Justice and Health Equity

In this course, you will develop foundational skills in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish, with a focus on basic medical vocabulary and grammatical structures. By the end of SP 101M, you are expected to achieve an intermediate-low level of proficiency according to ACTFL standards. 

In this course, you will continue to develop your skills in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish. You will build a foundational knowledge of basic medical Spanish vocabulary while gaining an introduction to cultural competence in healthcare settings. Through interactive activities, role-plays, and real-life scenarios, you will enhance both your language proficiency and cultural awareness, preparing you to engage in basic medical conversations. By the end of SP 102, you are expected to reach an intermediate-low level of proficiency according to ACTFL standards.

In this course, you will continue to develop your skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish, with an emphasis on more advanced grammatical structures. By the end of SP 201, you are expected to reach the intermediate-mid level of proficiency, as defined by ACTFL standards.

In Spanish for Medical Careers, you will develop your proficiency in specialized Spanish for clinical, administrative, and outpatient healthcare settings. By focusing on thematic vocabulary development, oral and written practice, and role-playing, you will gain confidence in your ability to engage with patients, conduct intake interviews, and navigate common healthcare interactions effectively. Additionally, through the exploration of cultural beliefs and health practices including alternative medicine you will deepen your understanding of the specific needs and expectations of the Hispanic community.