Program Description

The combined Bachelor of Science in Health Science and Spanish integrates the study of the Spanish language with study of the health, illness, and healthcare. Students hone their proficiency in the production and comprehension of the Spanish language and apply this knowledge to explore aspects of Hispanic culture, literature, and history. At the same time, students explore health concepts necessary to address poor health outcomes and the US healthcare system. Students emerge with the transcultural skills and linguistic competence to communicate and practice in the health care field in one of the world’s major languages and with a deep transnational understanding of practices across the two languages. This combined major will appeal to students who want to pursue a career in health care with proficiency in the Spanish language. Students in this major can not additionally complete a Spanish minor.

Program Requirements

Full program requirements are available in the 2024-2025 Northeastern Course Catalog.

Getting Started

Health Sciences

To learn more about the Health Sciences requirements, please set up a meeting with an advisor in Bouvé. 10-minute drop in sessions are available for students who do not yet have an advisor in Bouvé.

Monday — Friday
8:30am — 12pm or 1 — 5pm
120 Behrakis Health Science Center

Bouvé students who already have an advisor should set up an appointment through the student hub.

Spanish

Please take the Spanish placement test that is available through your student hub. All students who have previous Spanish experience are required to take the test to determine their first Spanish course at Northeastern.

To learn more about the Spanish requirements for this major, as well as which Spanish course you should start with, you can set up an advising appointment with Professor Cuenca. You can also contact him via email at d.cuenca@northeastern.edu.