Spanish for Healthcare Professions Minor
The Spanish for healthcare professions minor (19 units) provides concentrated preparation in the study of language and culture in the healthcare field. Given the ever-growing need for bilingual doctors, nurses and other health care professionals due to the consistently growing population of Spanish speakers in the US, students graduating with this minor will be well equipped and at an advantage to many of their peers when applying for positions within the healthcare professions.
Prerequisites
Complete one of the following course sequences:
SPA110 Spanish for Health Care Prof I
This course is designed to introduce the non-native Spanish speaking student to basic vocabulary, phrases, and cultural considerations necessary to communicate effectively with Spanish speakers in a healthcare setting. The course will prepare students to perform daily activities and tasks such as collecting and assessing a medical history, assessing health risks, and making appointments with Spanish speaking patients. There is no language prerequisite for the course, but students may find prior language learning experience useful. Students wishing to acquire general conversational skills or fluency in Spanish should enroll in traditional Spanish language classes. (3 units; Fall/Spring)
SPA110-A Molina, Lorena |
09/05/2023 | M | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | TBA |
SPA110-B Hupka, Vanessa S. |
09/05/2023 | MWF | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | Health Science Campus L248 |
SPA110-A STAFF, STAFF |
01/08/2024 | M | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | TBA |
SPA110-B STAFF, STAFF |
01/08/2024 | MWF | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | TBA |
SPA120 Spanish for Health Care Prof II
This course is designed for students who have learned basic Spanish phrases and vocabulary relevant to healthcare professions. The course will afford students the opportunity to perform daily activities and tasks such as collecting and assessing a medical history, assessing health risks, making appointments, etc. with Spanish speaking patients in a public health setting. This course involves regular field experience in public healthcare setting. Prerequisite: SPA 110 or 115. (3 units; Fall/Spring)
SPA120-A Molina, Lorena |
09/05/2023 | W | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | TBA |
SPA120-B Hupka, Vanessa S. |
09/05/2023 | MWF | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Health Science Campus L248 |
SPA120-A STAFF, STAFF |
01/08/2024 | T | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | TBA |
SPA120-B STAFF, STAFF |
01/08/2024 | MWF | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | TBA |
or
SPA115 Elementary Spanish I
A study of the fundamentals of the Spanish language. Emphasis is on the ability to write, read, speak, and understand simple Spanish through a variety of activities, both in and out of the classroom, homework assignments, and language lab participation. Must pass with a C- or better to continue in SPA 125. (3 units; Fall/Spring)
SPA115-A Gonzalez, Honorio |
09/05/2023 | MWF | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | Health Science Campus L249 |
SPA115-C Baez Calonge, Azalia |
09/05/2023 | TTh | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Building 36 36A2 |
SPA115-B Baez Calonge, Azalia |
09/05/2023 | TTh | 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM | Yeager Center B114 |
SPA115-D Hupka, Vanessa S. |
09/05/2023 | MWF | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Health Science Campus L248 |
SPA115-A STAFF, STAFF |
01/08/2024 | MWF | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | TBA |
SPA115-C STAFF, STAFF |
01/08/2024 | TTh | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | TBA |
SPA115-B STAFF, STAFF |
01/08/2024 | MWF | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | TBA |
SPA125 Elementary Spanish II
Completion of the fundamentals of the Spanish language with emphasis upon correct pronunciation and mastery of a practical vocabulary. Practice on oral and written expression through a variety of activities, both in and out of the classroom, homework assignments, and language lab participation. Simple study of Hispanic civilization. Prerequisite: SPA 110 or 115. (3 units; Fall/Spring)
SPA125-C Ruvalcaba, Noe |
09/05/2023 | TTh | 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM | TBA |
SPA125-D Baez Calonge, Azalia |
09/05/2023 | TTh | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Building 36 36A2 |
SPA125-B Gonzalez, Honorio |
09/05/2023 | MWF | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Health Science Campus L249 |
SPA125-A Gonzalez, Honorio |
09/05/2023 | MWF | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Health Science Campus L249 |
SPA125-B STAFF, STAFF |
01/08/2024 | TTh | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | TBA |
SPA125-C STAFF, STAFF |
01/08/2024 | MWF | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | TBA |
SPA125-D STAFF, STAFF |
01/08/2024 | TTh | 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM | TBA |
SPA125-A STAFF, STAFF |
01/08/2024 | MWF | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | TBA |
or
SPA130 Spanish for Heritage Speakers I
This course will build upon and further develop the informal knowledge of Spanish that heritage learners bring to the classroom and cultivate formal speaking, reading, and writing abilities. Students are not expected to have any formal training in written Spanish prior to enrolling in this course. Cannot receive credit for both SPA 125 and 130. (3 units; Fall/Spring)
Lower Division Requirements
SPA101 Introduction to the Discipline
This course is a survey of the cultural and social history of specific cultures and civilizations of Asia, focusing upon the eastern, western, and southern regions of that continent. Pass/Fail. (1 unit; Fall)
SPA101-A Ruvalcaba, Noe |
09/05/2023 | M | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Health Science Campus A016 |
Complete one of the following course sequences:
SPA213 Intermediate Spanish I
A review of Spanish grammar with special emphasis upon idiomatic language and verb forms. Conversation, translation, composition, and collateral reading of modern Spanish prose. Prerequisite: SPA 120, 125, 130, or equivalent. (3 units; Fall/Spring)
SPA213-A Ruvalcaba, Noe |
09/05/2023 | TTh | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Building 36 36B |
SPA213-A STAFF, STAFF |
01/08/2024 | TTh | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | TBA |
SPA223 Intermediate Spanish II
Continued grammar review and reading, translation, and interpretation of modern Spanish poetry and prose. Classroom activities are supplemented with a variety of homework assignments and language lab participation. Cannot receive credit for both SPA 223 and 230. Prerequisite: SPA 120, 125, 130, or equivalent. (3 units; Fall/Spring)
SPA223-A Ruvalcaba, Noe |
09/05/2023 | TTh | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | James Complex 171 |
SPA223-A STAFF, STAFF |
01/08/2024 | TTh | 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM | TBA |
or
SPA230 Spanish for Heritage Speakers II
This course is designed specifically for heritage speakers of Spanish with oral proficiency, but little formal training in the language. It will emphasize activities which will acquaint students with Spanish in its written form and which will expand students' overall knowledge of the language. This course will review the principles of Spanish grammar, emphasizing their application to composition. Cannot receive credit for both SPA 223 and 230. Prerequisite: SPA 115, 125, 130, or assessment. (3 units; Fall/Spring)
SPA230-A STAFF, STAFF |
01/08/2024 | TTh | 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM | TBA |
Plus 3 additional units in Spanish.
*Replace SPA 230 with upper division units in Spanish if exempted by exam or assessment.
Upper Division Requirements
SPA335 Spanish in the Professions
Study of the application of linguistic skills in a professional setting. Prerequisite: SPA 223, 230, 233, or 305. (3 units; Spring, odd years)
SPA337 Advncd Spnsh for Hlthcare Prfssn
This course is for students in medical fields who will often come into contact with Spanish?speaking persons in medical situations both in their professions and during preparation for these professions. This course is designed to prepare students for such situations focusing on the correct use of medical terminology in Spanish. Students will be able to interview patients and record their medical histories accurately and completely, as well as explain correctly, and in a culturally appropriate way to this type of patient the medical tests and procedures needed. Emphasis will be placed on terms most commonly used in communication between a healthcare provider and a patient. Prerequisite: SPA 223, 230, or 233. (3 units; Fall, odd years)
SPA337-A STAFF, STAFF |
01/08/2024 | M | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | TBA ONLN |
SPA465 Spansh-Engl Trnsltn and Intrprtn
This course will serve as an introduction to translation theory and practice between Spanish and English. Emphasis is placed on practical simultaneous interpretation. The course will also provide an introduction to Spanish linguistics and will give a general overview of phonology, morphology, and comparative English/Spanish syntax. Prerequisite: SPA 223, 230, or 233. (3 units; Spring, odd years)
Upper Division Elective Requirement
Complete three (3) additional units in Spanish.