B.S. Language and International Health | Spanish Concentration
Clemson University, May 2025
Spanish Coursework
SPAN 2010-2020 Intermediate Spanish
Intermediate course that advances listening, speaking, and writing in Spanish. A higher level of grammatical structures and basic vocabulary is learned, as well as the incorporation of literary and cultural aspects.
SPAN 3040 Introduction to Hispanic Literary Forms
Introduction to the basic structures and elements of fiction, poetry, drama, and essay, including literary and critical theory, with readings in 19th- and 20th-century Spanish and Spanish-American literature.
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 Professionals
Medical concepts and terminology in Spanish; designed for students who plan to work in professions related to public health care.
SPAN 3160 Spanish for International Business I
Introduction to commercial Spanish, focusing on both spoken and written communication within the Spanish-speaking business world. Covers business-specific vocabulary, key business and cultural concepts, and offers practical exercises in real-world situations while also engaging in reading and analyzing commercial texts.
SPAN 4180 Technical Spanish for Health Management Professionals
Technical health communication course in Spanish, emphasizing managerial and business aspects of the international health industry.
SPAN 4190 Health and the Hispanic Community
Study of cultural aspects of health and health services in Hispanic populations. Includes emphasis on social determinants of health in immigrant and Spanish-speaking populations in the United States.
Health Coursework
HLTH 2020 Introduction to Public Health
This introduction to public health course explores the forces that influence current health delivery systems, health practices, and trends. A thorough examination of population and public health theories and models is also completed.
HLTH 2030 Health Care Systems
Provides an overview of healthcare systems as it introduces contexts on the American healthcare delivery system, specifically its foundation, primary characteristics, resources, and processes. Furthermore, fee-for-service, managed care, and integrated care organizations that correlate with the ideas of access, cost, and quality of care are discussed.
HLTH 2400 Determinants of Health Behavior
analysis of health behavior based on psychological, social, cultural, and environmental factors through the introduction of health behavior theories.
HLTH 2980 Human Health and Disease
Human health and disease course that overviews behavioral, biological, and psycho-social factors that correlate with major human diseases and conditions. This course also emphasizes the best health practices to reduce diseases and negative conditions.
HLTH 3100 Women's Health Issues
Exploration of specific health needs of women, with emphasis on understanding and preventing problems of women’s health.
HLTH 3800 Epidemiology
Introduction to epidemiology principles and methods that are used to study the origin, distribution, and control of disease.
HLTH 4310 Public and Environmental Health
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.
HLTH 4780 Healthy Policy Ethics and Law
Critical examination of the legal and ethical dimensions of public health policy formation and change and how legal, ethical, and policy considerations influence health services administration and delivery.
HLTH 4700 Global Health
Deepens knowledge of global health concepts and how public health work is conducted internationally. Presents the concepts of assessment of international health needs and designing, implementing, managing, and evaluating public health programs in global settings.
Other Related Coursework
ECDR 4003 International Development: Public Health & Traditional Andean Medicines
Examine health care systems, the management and prevention of disease, and the philosophical approaches to health care, including the role of traditional medicine, through this theme. Specific topics for discussion may include holistic health, women’s and children’s health, public health, animal health, and rural vs. urban health care facilities.
ECDR 4101 History and Political Context of Ecuador
Historical review from the European conquest, moving to independence and the construction of a nation state, to the republican era today. Discusses the “discovery of America” from the Ecuadorian and South American context and the process and impact of conquering this continent. Analyzes current state based on identifying the main elements that shape the country's cultural diversity, its nationalities, and its peoples.
ECDR 3030W Introduction to Latin American Cultures
Introduction to Latin American Cultures, is an intensive writing course designed to develop and strengthen the understanding and management of language skills acquired in previous courses and to develop knowledge about various cultures in Latin America and Ecuador.
BIOL 1030/1050 General Biology and Lab
Biology course that includes the evolutionary approach to cells, cellular activities, genetics, and animal diversity emphasizing the processes of science.
BIOL 2220-2230 Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II
Introductory course and laboratory in integrated human anatomy and physiology covering cells and tissues, sensory organs, integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, reproductive, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, urinary, and digestive systems; fluid and electrolyte balance.
CH 1050-1060 Chemistry in Context I & II
The chemistry of societal issues, including air quality, global warming, acid rain, and alternative energy sources, is discussed in the context of their impact on society. Topics include the chemistry of nuclear energy, new energy sources, nutrition, medicines, new materials, and genetic engineering.
COMM 2500 Public Speaking
Practical instruction in public speaking; practice in the preparation, delivery, and criticism of short speeches. Develops an understanding and knowledge of the process of communication.
SOC 2010 Introduction to Sociology
Sociological perspective: the study of contemporary groups, organizations, and societies in terms of human social behavior, social change, social structure, and social institutions.
SOC 4140 Policy and Social Change
Uses the sociological perspective to examine policy development, implementation, and evaluation in the public and private sectors. Specifically, focuses on values and ethics and the effects of social change efforts on outcomes policy formation, social planning, and implementation.
SOC 4330 Global Social Change
Examination of the social and historical causes of development and underdevelopment. Various sociological theories of development are reviewed. Selected countries are examined in an international context.
GEOG 4010 Food and Society
Overview of societal food concepts, including famine, the fishing and chicken industries, foreign food policy, and obesity. Included readings, food tastings, and tours of upstate SC agricultural facilities.
MUSC 3310 Pep Band
MUSC 3610 Marching Band
MUSC 3620 Symphonic Band
Ensembles devoted to musical training through music rehearsal and performance. Public performances are given at football games, parades, concerts, and travel to other states for away football games, in addition to the rehearsal time.