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Certificate in Spanish for Healthcare

Students from any major or program may sign up to take the four courses that will complete this Certificate. Students from a variety of fields will find that this Certificate is a useful credential for the job market, and that the skills are relevant to several professional futures.

A Certificate in Spanish for Healthcare will benefit students who wish to enhance their speaking, reading, writing, and translating skills to use as professionals in Healthcare and Human Services fields.

This Certificate complements many academic and professional fields such as Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Biology, Criminal Justice, Education, Global Studies, Hospitality Management, Kinesiology, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Rehabilitation & Human Services, Science, Continuing Education programs, and many others.

The Certificate may be completed as part of or independent from the Spanish Minor.

REQUIREMENTS for the Certificate in Spanish for Healthcare

Prerequisite: Courses in the Certificate may be started after completing Spanish 3 (or equivalent by transfer or exam). A grade of C or better is required in all courses to complete the Certificate.

Required 12 credits of these 4 COURSES, in recommended sequence:

  1. Spanish 100B (3): Intermediate Grammar and Composition for Students in Medical-Related Fields
  2. Spanish 200 (3): Intensive Grammar and Composition, -OR- 301 (3): Advanced Writing and Stylistics in Spanish for Spanish Speakers
  3. Spanish 300B (3): Advanced Grammar and composition for Students in Medical-related Fields
  4. Spanish 412 (3): Translation

*These 4 courses will be offered at Berks in sequence, so that a student could complete the Certificate in 2 years, generally with SPAN 100B and 300B in the fall, and SPAN 200/301 and 412 in the spring.

For more information on the Certificate in Spanish for Healthcare, please contact Dr. Maria Fellie ([email protected])or visit the University Bulletin.

Spanish Minor

  • Spanish Minor for Heritage/Bilingual Speakers
  • Certificate in Spanish for Healthcare
  • National Spanish Honor Society: Sigma Delta Pi

Program Contact

For more information on the Spanish Minor programs available at Penn State Berks, please contact Dr. Maria Fellie at: [email protected]

Community Engagement Opportunities

CACE (Center for Academic Community Engagement) offers a multitude of community engagement opportunities that enable you to work with several Latino organizations and to use your Spanish in a real-life setting.

Learn More about CACE

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