Program: Minor in Spanish for the Health Sciences
Program Description
The minor in Spanish for Health Sciences prepares students to communicate effectively with Spanish-speaking patients and communities. It emphasizes medical and health-related Spanish, cultural competence, and professional interaction, supporting careers in healthcare and related fields.
Program Requirements
1. Language and Linguistics (9 units)
SPAN 220A Intermediate Spanish I (3)
SPAN 220B Intermediate Spanish II (3)
SPAN 304 Advanced Grammar and Composition (3)
2. Spanish for Medical Professions (3 units)
SPAN 402 Spanish for Healthcare Professionals (3)
3. Spanish Translation and Interpretation (6 units)
SPAN 362 Introduction to Spanish Translation (3)
or SPAN 372 Introduction to Spanish Interpretation (3)
SPAN 463 Advanced Spanish Translation: Medical and Scientific (3)
or SPAN 473 Advanced Spanish Interpretation: Medical and Scientific (3)
Total Units in the Minor: 18
Contact
Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures
Chair: Drake Langford
Sierra Tower (ST) 405
(818) 677-3467