Coursework
Spanish courses
Spanish 3050 - Intermediate Spanish Conversation and Composition I
Intermediate Spanish conversation and composition course that focused on the practice of speaking Spanish with an emphasis on vocabulary, pronunciation, intonation, and overall comprehension.
Spanish 3080 - The Hispanic World: Latin America
Introduction to the significant aspects of the culture of Spanish American countries. Emphasis was placed on the development of the political, economic, geographical, social, and artistic aspects of Spanish America from the indigenous period to the present.
Spanish 4180 - Technical Spanish for Health Management Professionals
Technical Spanish for health management professionals involving technical health communication in Spanish with an emphasis on the managerial and business aspects of the international health industry.
Spanish 3150 - Spanish for Health Professionals
Spanish for health professionals' course that aimed to teach medical concepts and terminology in Spanish. This course was specifically designed for those who plan to work in professions related to public health.
Spanish 4190 - Health & Hispanic Community
Study of health within Hispanic communities and the factors that contribute to their overall quality of healthcare. It focused on studying the cultural aspects that pertain to health and health services in Hispanic population.
Health Courses
HLTH 2020: Introduction to Public Health
Introduces public health care delivery systems and various factors affecting health. It analyzes preventative disease measures taken by public health professionals.
HLTH 2030: Overview of Health Care Systems
Introduces the major characteristics of the healthcare delivery system in the United States. Emphasizes the functions of various health insurance plans in the United States.
HLTH 2400: Determinants of Health Behavior
Analyzes the cultural, social, and environmental factors that affect health behaviors. Also discusses the theoretical framework behind health treatment and prevention.
HLTH 4900: Research and Evaluation Strategies in Public Health
HLTH 3800: Epidemiology
HLTH 4700: Global Health
Provides an in-depth view of the research process within public health. Discusses important ethical, moral, and legal considerations when conducting health research.
Examines the origin and distribution of disease through statistical methods. The course analyzes the determinants of disease through the concept of the epidemiologic triad.
Analyzes the manner in the public health programs are designed, implemented, managed, and evaluated around the globe. Emphasizes the importance of cultural humility in healthcare settings.
HLTH 3100: Women's Health Issues
Examines common health issues that women experience. Explores the social, economic, environmental, behavioral, and political factors that affect women's health.
HLTH 2980: Human Health and Disease
Summary of major human diseases and conditions from both a biological and psychological standpoint. Provides instruction for ideal health practices.