COURSEWORK

On this page is a brief overview of my work at Clemson, including relevant health and language courses. You can find sample documents under the drop down menu or by clicking the button at the bottom of the page

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SPANISH COURSES

INTERMEDIATE SPANISH

SPAN 2020

Intermediate course to practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Grammatical structures and basic vocabulary are reviewed systematically. Includes literary and cultural perspectives.

INTERMEDIATE SPANISH CONVERSATION AND COMPOSITION I

SPAN 3050

Practice in spoken Spanish with emphasis on vocabulary, pronunciation, intonation, and comprehension. Includes written work to increase accuracy and assignments in the language laboratory.

SPANISH FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

SPAN 3150

Medical concepts and terminology in Spanish; designed for students who plan to work in professions related to public health care.

CONTEMPORARY HISPANIC CULTURE

SPAN 4350

Study of social, political, economic, and artistic manifestations of contemporary Hispanic culture.

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS I

SPAN 3160

Introduction to commercial Spanish; study of the spoken and written language, protocol, and cultural environment of the Spanish-speaking business world. Business vocabulary, basic business and cultural concepts, and situational practice.

TECHNICAL SPANISH FOR HEALTH MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS

SPAN 4180

Technical health communication course in Spanish with emphasis on managerial and business aspects of the international health industry.

THE HISPANIC WORLD: LATIN AMERICA

SPAN 3080

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.

SURVEY OF SPANISH-AMERICAN LITERATURE

SPAN 3110

Literary movements, influences, authors, and works from the Colonial period to the present.

COMPREHENSIVE WRITING IN SPANISH

SPAN 4090

Study of stylistics in addition to grammar review; writing paragraphs, short compositions, and creative papers in Spanish on both fiction and non-fiction topics.

HEALTH AND THE HISPANIC COMMUNITY

SPAN 4190

Study of cultural aspects of health and health services in Hispanic populations.

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LINGUISTIC ARTIFACTS

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One of the most challenging courses I took was Technical Spanish for Health Management Professionals (SPAN 4180) due to its nature of addressing elevated health services subjects in both the United States and across Central and South America. I was challenged with the process of composing a scientific paper on the healthcare system of Colombia. I navigated language and cultural barriers and analyzed healthcare data that was presented in a foreign way. I was tasked with presenting adjustments or program solutions to barriers citizens face with the existing social security system of health services. Intrigued by learning more information on Colombia's health indicators, health challenges, and socioeconomic context prepared me to do the same before my study abroad experience in Argentina. Using the investigative skills I learned from this experience, I was able to do a deeper dive into the inner workings of the decentralized public health services system in Argentina, which prepared me for my internship. This course provided me insight into making comparisons among systems and highlighting advantages and disadvantages to build off of and postulate improvements.

View El Desarrollo de un Sistema de Seguros Sociales o Modelo Bismarck

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HEALTH RELATED COURSES

HUMAN HEALTH & DISEASE

HLTH 2980

An overview of behavioral, biological and psycho-social factors associated with major human diseases and conditions, with an emphasis on best health practices.

INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC HEALTH

HLTH 2020

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.

OVERVIEW OF HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS

HLTH 2030

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.

DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH BEHAVIOR

HLTH 2400

Analysis of health behaviors based on psychological, social, cultural, and environmental factors. Introduces health behavior theories.

GLOBAL HEALTH

HLTH 4700

Introduction to assessment of international health needs and designing, implementing, managing, and evaluating public health programs in international settings. Includes a final paper relating the Sustainable Development Goals to current global health events / global health topics in a chosen low-income country.

EPIDEMIOLOGY

HLTH 3800

Introduces epidemiological principles and methods used in the study of the origin, distribution, and control of disease.

INFECTIOUS DISEASES AND EXPOSURE

HLTH 3250

Introduction to communicable diseases commonly seen worldwide, and methods used to identify, treat, control and prevent these infections.

HEALTH NEEDS OF AT RISK CHILD AND FAMILIES

HLTH 4110

Course learning objectives of understanding what conditions put children at greater risk for adverse health outcomes. We constructed a textbook to better focus on developing a product for the general public to use as a resource for these life challenges.

PUBLIC AND GLOBAL HEALTH ARTIFACTS

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In Global Health (HLTH 4700), I was tasked to analyze and present three key health issues in a low-income country that related to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. I chose Egypt, as it adopted a new constitution in 2014 which strongly addresses health as a fundamental human right and is committed to expanding coverage and access to quality care. Throughout the course, I chose three health issues that I believed to need the most attention and also took a lot of research and consideration. However, I really enjoyed writing this paper in particular, and it has influenced my desire to work toward improving reproductive justice across the globe. It was interesting to study another country so intensely, and I was able to broaden my worldview as well.

View Paper on Reproductive Health of Women in Egypt

NONPROFIT LEADERSHIP COURSES

FOUNDATIONS IN NONPROFIT LEADERSHIP

NPL 3000

Course provides foundational knowledge and understanding of non-profit organizations, their development, governance, maintenance and operations within modern society.

UNDERSTANDING STAKEHOLDERS FOR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

NPL 3010

Comprehensive review of identifying and reaching stakeholders in non-profit organizations. Material covers basic promotion of non-profit services, including use of media through advertising, public service announcements, events and partnerships, as well as approaches to copy writing, public speaking and working with local and regional governments.

FUNDING AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

NPL 3020

This course prepares students to understand and participate in the fiscal management of non-profit organizations. The course focuses on understanding, producing, interpreting, and communicating financial information to staff, board members, volunteers and other stakeholders.

PERSONNEL LEADERSHIP IN NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

NPL 3030

Introduces students to the principles of personnel leadership as related to paid, un-paid and seasonal employees of non-profit organizations. Recruitment, selection/hiring, retention and motivation, and evaluation as it pertains to the non-profit sector and its unique blend of paid and un-paid workers is discussed.

RISK MANAGEMENT OF NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

NPL 3040

Conceptual and practical aspects of risk management and legal issues associated with non-profit organizations are covered. Foundational knowledge of the non-profit organization as a legal entity, including risk identification, management, transfer and financing, liability, and ethics.

PRECEPTORSHIP

NPL 4900

Provides students with the opportunity to gain practical experience in an environment where learning about non-profit operations and management is the chief objective. Under the guidance of the Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic, I applied theories, concepts, philosophies, and techniques acquired in the classroom.

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CULTURE AND LITERATURE ARTIFACTS

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While studying in Argentina, I took the Survey of Spanish-American Literature (SPAN 3110) course. My favorite type of literature we studied was poetry. During the weeks we studied poetry, we were tasked with writing several different types of poems: lyrical, free verse, and rhythmic. We also were to include poetic resources like anaphora, rhyme, and rhetorical questions. In the past, I have never been fond of poetry, but reading and writing poems in another language allowed me to see the beauty of language and how it can be used to portray so much more than just conversation.

View Poemas

OTHER COURSES

INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGY

BIOL 1030

Includes an evolutionary approach to cells, cellular activities, genetics, and animal diversity, emphasizing the processes of science.

STATISTICAL METHODS I

STAT 2300

Basic concepts and methods of statistical inference; organization and presentation of data, elementary probability, measures of central tendency and variation, tests of significance, sampling, simple linear regression and correlation. Stresses the role of statistics in interpreting research and the general application of the methods.

CHEMISTRY IN CONTEXT I & II

CH 1050 & 1060

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.
Continuation of CH 1050, 1060 topics include the chemistry of nuclear energy, new energy sources, nutrition, medicines, new materials, and genetic engineering.

PUBLIC SPEAKING

COMM 2500

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.

HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I & II

BIOL 2220 & 2230

Basic introductory course in integrated human anatomy and physiology covering cells and tissues; integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems; sensory organs. Physiology is stressed.
Continuation of BIOL 2220, 2300 covers endocrine, reproductive, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, urinary, and digestive systems; fluid and electrolyte balance.

HISTORY OF SEX WORK

HIST 4930

I think this class provides alternative perspectives surrounding sex work that would be beneficial for clinicians to help reduce the stigma of such professions. Future clinicians, public health workers, and policymakers would benefit from taking this class because it will allow students to have compassion towards these historically marginalized individuals who seek care.

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