Building Knowledge and Skills in Spanish for Healthcare and Social Services

Issued by George Mason University

Earners of this badge are able to recognize and analyze sociolinguistic variation in the use of Spanish in medical and social service settings. Badge earners further develop the ability to utilize sociolinguistic, intercultural, and pragmatic knowledge and skills in order to successfully communicate in interprofessional contexts. Badge earners implement autonomous learning skills and engage in critical reflection.

Type Learning
Level Intermediate

Skills

Earning Criteria

Basic Language Requirement equivalent (12 credits at 100- and 200- level).
Completion of Think Cultural Health course created by the Office of Minority Health (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services): “Promoviendo Decisiones Saludables y Cambios en la Comunidad: Un Curso de Aprendizaje en Línea para Promotores de Salud”. Students should complete this 4-module course in Spanish or English (Spanish highly encouraged) and upload the certificate of completion to the central micro-credential site on Blackboard.
Complete online learning module in the central micro-credential site on Blackboard (Areas 1, 2 & 3).
Select two courses: One relevant 300- or 400-level course in Spanish or Foreign Language. One relevant 300- or 400-level course in Anthropology, Community Health, Global Health, Nursing, Public Health, Social Work, Sociology, or a related field.
Choose and complete one out of the following three areas: 1) Study abroad, language brokering or any other immersion experience. 2) Internship, practicum or other professional training experience in a healthcare or social service setting. 3) Completion of senior capstone projects, honors theses, or community-based learning projects on a relevant topic.
Complete an Exit Reflection and upload to the central micro-credential site on Blackboard.