Coursework
My major at Clemson, Spanish and International Health, granted me the unique opportunity to build a Spanish, public health, and STEM education background. Its interdisciplinary nature has provided me with a broad understanding of the complexities of public and global health issues. I have been challenged to critically think, use my creativity, and refine my problem-solving skills through my coursework. Below is a preview of valuable public health and Spanish courses I have taken during my four years at Clemson!
Public Health Education
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 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.
HLTH 2030- Overview of Healthcare 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 3100- Women's Health Issues
Exploration of specific health needs of women, with emphasis on understanding and preventing problems of women's health. Health majors are given enrollment priority.
HLTH 4900- Research and Evaluation Strategies for Public Health
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 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.
Spanish Education
SPAN 2020- Intermediate Spanish
Intermediate course to practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Grammatical structures and basic vocabulary are reviewed systematically.
SPAN 3050- Intermediate Spanish Conversation and Composition I
Practice in spoken Spanish with emphasis on vocabulary, pronunciation, intonation, and comprehension.
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 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.
SPAN 4190- Health and the Hispanic Community
Study of cultural aspects of health and health services in Hispanic populations.
SPAN 4060- Hispanic Narrative Fiction
Topic-generated readings from Spanish America and/or Spain. Readings consider gender issues, the family, ethnicity, religion, politics, history, or socioeconomic issues in the Hispanic world
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