Linguistic Proficiency

SPAN 2010 Intermediate Spanish I

Intermediate course to practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Grammatical structures and basic vocabulary are reviewed systematically. Includes literary and cultural perspectives.

SPAN 2020 Intermediate Spanish II

This course is a continuation of SPAN 2010 again focusing on the core concepts of listening, speaking, and writing, as well as integrating cultural and literary perspectives. We also dive deeper into gramatical structures and vocabulary.

SPAN 3050 Intermediate Spanish Conversation and Composition I

Practice in spoken Spanish with emphasis on vocabulary, pronunciation, intonation, and comprehension. Includes written work to increase accuracy and assignments in the language laboratory.

SPAN 3150 Spanish for Health Professions

Medical concepts and terminology in Spanish; designed for students who plan to work in professions related to public health care.

SPAN 4190 Health and The Hispanic Community

Study of cultural aspects of health and health services in Hispanic populations.

SPAN 4180 Technical Spanish for Health Professions

Technical health communication course in Spanish with emphasis on managerial and business aspects of the international health industry.

*all course descriptions are from the Clemson University Course Catalog

Artifacts: Linguistic Proficiency

Un Análisis del Sistema de Salud de El Salvador y Las Reformas

Análisis de los determinantes sociales que influyen en la Carga de las Enfermedades Cardiovasculares en los Hispanos/Latinos en los Estados Unidos

Culture and Literature

SPAN 3010 Spanish Composition for Health Professionals

Intensive application of writing skills through the exploration of health-related topics, accelerated review of grammatical structures, and exposure to medical vocabulary and concepts. Emphasis is on the relationship between health-related topics and society.

SPAN 3070 The Hispanic World: Spain

Introduction to the significant aspects of the culture of Spain from its origins to the present. Emphasizes the artistic, social, historical, political, and contemporary issues of the Iberian Peninsula.

SPAN 3130 Spanish Literature I

Literary movements, influences, and authors from the beginning to the end of the 17th century; representative works, discussions.

SPAN 4070 Hispanic Film

Films are “read” as texts that mirror Hispanic society. Besides learning about cinematographic techniques in Spanish, topics include comparative analysis of film and literature, film as propaganda, film as “blockbuster,” and the cinematic depiction of social, cultural, and historical realities of Hispanic nations.

SPAN 3080 The Hispanic World: Latin America

Introduction to the significant aspects of the culture of Spanish-American countries. Emphasis is placed on the development of the political, economical, geographical, social, and artistic aspects of Spanish America from the indigenous period to the present.

*all course descriptions are from the Clemson University Course Catalog

Artifacts: Culture and Literature

Literary Analysis of Niebla, by Miguel Unamuno

Presentation on the History and Architectural Significance of the Cordoba, Spain Mosque

Health Science

HLTH 2020 Introduction to Public Health

Examination of the forces that have influenced current health delivery systems, health practices, and trends. Introduction of population and public health theories and models. General systems theory is introduced.

HLTH 2030 Health Care Systems

Introduction to the American health care delivery system, including its foundation, primary characteristics, resources and processes. Fee-for-service, managed care, and integrated care organizations are discussed, and access, cost and quality of care are considered..

HLTH 2980 Human Health and Disease

An overview of behavioral, biological and psycho-social factors associated with major human diseases and conditions, with an emphasis on best health practices. Health majors are given enrollment priority.

HLTH 2600 Medical Terminology

Skills in building, analyzing, defining, pronouncing, and spelling medical terms related to the human body are developed and applied through electronic communication.

HLTH 2400 Determinants of Health Behavior

Analysis of health behaviors based on psychological, social, cultural, and environmental factors. Introduces health behavior theories.

HLTH 4700 Global Health

Deepens students’ knowledge of global health and how public health work is conducted internationally. Introduction to assessment of international health needs and designing, implementing, managing, and evaluating public health programs in international settings.

HLTH 3800 Epidemiology

Introduces epidemiological principles and methods used in the study of the origin, distribution, and control of disease.

HLTH 4800 Community Health Promotion

Focuses on the participatory approach in the planning and implementation of community health programs. Emphasizes professional ethics, needs assessment, coalition building, proposal writing, and implementation of special events in the community.

HLTH 3250 Infectious Disease

Introduction to communicable diseases commonly seen worldwide, and methods used to identify, treat, control and prevent these infections. Students examine how individuals with an infectious disease are a special population that requires a different level of care when being treated within a health system or within the community.

HLTH 4900 Research and Evaluation Strategies

Discussion of research in health. Focuses on analysis of reported research. Ethical, moral, and legal issues are discussed.

HLTH 4310 Managing Health Services Organizations

Principles of environmental health emphasizing understanding various health concerns created by the interactions of people with their environment. Students evaluate the impact of environmental factors on public health policy decisions. Meets specific area of need in environmental health issues.

*all course descriptions are from the Clemson University Course Catalog

Artifacts: Health Science

Literature Review: The Uptake of the Mumps, Measles, and Rubella Vaccine

Analysis of the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goals in El Salvador

Other Coursework

Prerequisites for Physician Assistant School

BIOL 1100 Principles of Biology I and Lab

Introductory course designed for students majoring in biological disciplines. Integrates lecture and laboratory and emphasizes a modern, quantitative, and experimental approach to explanations of structure, composition, dynamics, interactions, and evolution of cells and organisms.

COMM 1500 Introduction to Human Communication

Overview of theoretical approaches to the study of communication, including the theory and practice of interpersonal/small group/intercultural/public communication.

STAT 2300 Statistical Methods I

Basic concepts and methods of statistical inference; organization and presentation of data, elementary probability, measures of central tendency and variation, tests of significance, sampling, simple linear regression and correlation. Stresses the role of statistics in interpreting research and the general application of the methods.

BIOL 1040 General Biology II and Lab

Continuation of BIOL 1030. Includes an evolutionary approach to human anatomy and physiology, plant diversity, morphology, and physiology and principles of ecology.

CH 1010 General Chemistry and Lab

Introduction to the elementary concepts of chemistry through classroom and laboratory experience. Emphasizes chemical reactions and the use of symbolic representation, the mole concept and its applications and molecular structure.

CH 1020 General Chemistry II and Lab

Continuation of CH 1010, treating solutions, rates of reactions, chemical equilibrium, electrochemistry, chemistry of selected elements, and an introduction to organic chemistry.

BIOL 2220 Human Anatomy and Physiology I

Basic introductory course in integrated human anatomy and physiology covering cells and tissues; integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems; sensory organs. Physiology is stressed.

BIOL 2230 Human Anatomy and Physiology II

Continuation of BIOL 2220 covering endocrine, reproductive, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, urinary, and digestive systems; fluid and electrolyte balance.

CH 2230 Organic Chemistry I and Lab

Introductory course in the principles of organic chemistry and the derivation of these principles from a study of the properties, preparations, and interrelationships of the important classes of organic compounds.

BCHM 3050 Biochemistry

Introduction to structure, synthesis, metabolism and function of biomolecules in living organisms.

GEN 3000 Fundamental Genetics

Introductory course covering fundamental principles of genetics in prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Emphasizes Mendelian genetics, physical and chemical basis of heredity, and population genetics

MICR 3050 Microbiology and Lab

Morphology, physiology, classification, distribution, and cultivation of microorganisms

*all course descriptions are from the Clemson University Course Catalog