Which students should consider taking the Hispanic Health and Human Service Minor?
The Hispanic Health and Human Service (HHHS) minor was designed specifically as a companion minor for students who want to work in health-related and social service fields. It is for students who are interested in working with the Spanish-speaking community and who want to make a difference in people’s lives.
The HHHS minor is an ideal field of study for students pursuing careers in:
| Nursing |
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Health education |
| Physical therapy |
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Criminal justice |
| Medicine |
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Social Work |
| Dentistry |
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Psychology |
| Public health |
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Counseling |
| Exercise science |
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Social services |
What are the goals of the HHHS minor?
The HHHS minor has three interrelated goals. They are:
- Function competently in a professional capacity within a Hispanic/Latino
health and human service delivery setting.
- Recognize and respond to cultural characteristics that affect health and human
service delivery in the Hispanic/Latino community.
- Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively using Spanish terminology in
reading, writing and speaking.
"The faculty helped me find an internship in a community organization where I can use my Spanish and cultural skills." - student
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