Spanish for Healthcare, Minor

The Spanish for healthcare minor focuses on two outcomes: developing students’ linguistic proficiency and broadening their insights into Hispanic cultures so that students may engage in meaningful interactions with Spanish-speaking patients and colleagues. The communication skills and transcultural awareness that students develop throughout the course of the minor are designed to prepare them for a wide range of opportunities and experiences in healthcare settings in the United States and abroad.

Students are required to take a total of five courses. These courses may include language courses at or above the intermediate level (course number 2101 or higher) in Dialogues of Civilizations at Northeastern University. A maximum of two courses of transfer credits, including transferable courses taken abroad, may count toward the five courses in the minor. Spanish study-abroad courses must be approved by the Spanish program director prior to the semester abroad. 

Required Language and Culture Courses

Students may replace one or both intermediate courses with electives if they place beyond the intermediate level on the Spanish language placement test. See the electives list for options. At least one of the advanced courses must be completed on campus.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
SPNS 2101	Intermediate Spanish 1	4
SPNS 2102	Intermediate Spanish 2	4
SPNS 3101	Advanced Spanish 1	4
or SPNS 3102	Advanced Spanish 2

Required Spanish for Healthcare Courses

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
SPNS 3401	Spanish for Healthcare Professionals 1	4
SPNS 3402	Spanish for Healthcare Professionals 2	4

Electives

Students may complete one or two electives to reach a total of five courses for the minor if they place out of one or both intermediate courses by completing the language placement test. For guidance on course selection, students should consult the Spanish program director.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
LACS 1220	Latino, Latin American, and Caribbean Studies
SPNS 1504	Cultural History of Spain
SPNS 1505	Latin American Culture, History, and Politics
SPNS 1973	Special Topics in Hispanic Culture
SPNS 2900	Specialized Instruction in Spanish
SPNS 3102	Advanced Spanish 2
SPNS 3240	Social Justice in Latin American and Latinx Film
SPNS 3502	Authentic Spanish Grammar
SPNS 3601	Exploring Spoken Spanish
SPNS 3602	Introduction to Spanish Linguistics
SPNS 3603	Special Topics in Spanish Linguistics
SPNS 3715	New Narratives: Latin America after 1989
SPNS 3720	Literature, Arts, and Poverty in Latin America
SPNS 3800	Special Topics in Spanish
SPNS 3900	Specialized Instruction in Spanish
SPNS 4655	Latin American Literature
SPNS 4944	Cultural Engagement: Dialogue of Civilizations
SPNS 4992	Directed Study

GPA Requirement

2.000 GPA required in the minor