The Department of World Languages and Cultures is pleased to offer a new minor in Spanish for medical and health professions beginning in Fall 2021. The minor assists students interested in pursuing careers in medicine and various health professions, including public health, pharmacy, and other areas in developing linguistic and cultural competencies related to Spanish and the cultures of Spanish-speaking countries. These competencies will assist them in providing services to Spanish-speaking patients and co-workers. The new minor will require 18 hours, include a core of 12 hours and six hours of electives.

The minor is available to students in all colleges and schools. This is not a common program in the U.S. and will aid students in seeking employment after graduation due to the features of the curriculum.

For more specific information or any questions, contact worldlanguages@drake.edu or a WLC faculty member.

— Marc Pinheiro-Cadd, World Languages and Cultures