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Jun 14, 2025
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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Medical Spanish I Certification
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About the Program
The U.S. population is more diverse than ever, and demand for bilingual healthcare workers is on the rise. Latinos and Hispanics are a dynamic and diverse ethnic group within the United States, as well as one of the fastest growing minorities in this country (62.1 million according to the 2020 census). There is an increasing need for future and current medical professionals to be linguistically and culturally equipped to care for and work with Latino and Hispanic patients. The Medical Spanish Certificate works to close communication gaps between Spanish-speaking patients and healthcare professionals. The Medical Spanish Certificate program emphasizes reading, conversation, and writing medical terminology in Spanish; and introduces students to socio-cultural issues specific to Hispanics and Latino communities. The Certificate allows students to gain a competitive edge in the healthcare field and to build trust with Spanish-speaking patients. 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 Level 1B (Students who place into SP102): 4 credits/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 if available (taught every other year) OR other Spanish elective above 201
Study Abroad
Students who wish to complete a Medical Spanish Level 1 certificate are encouraged to participate in a Study Abroad program in a Spanish-speaking country. Consult the Office of Civic and Global Engagement. Level 1A Fall 1: SP101 or SP101M depending on placement Spring 1: SP102 or SP102M Fall 2: SP201 Spring 2: SP elective (SP241 recommended if available) or elective taught in English (check home departments for availability) Fall 3: SP240 Level 1B Fall 1: SP102 depending on placement. Spring 1: SP201 Fall 2: SP240 Spring 2: Spanish elective
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