Speak Spanish in your workplace
This certificate will diversify your skills and help you stand out in the job market.
Connect with your Spanish-speaking coworkers or patients. Know the Spanish language
and customs.
Be bilingual for your career in health care, social services or related fields.
Spanish for the Health and Human Services
This certificate is jointly offered by the School of Mental Health and Behavioral
Sciences and the Department of Languages, Cultures and Religions. The certificate
is designed to improve Spanish skills and cultural competencies among health and human
service students and professionals to address a growing need for bilingual service
providers in southwest Missouri.
This certificate is administered by the School of Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences.
Admission requirement
Complete SPN 312(3), Spanish Composition, with a grade of C or better or through accelerated
pathway for Heritage speakers or proficiency placement exam.
Program requirements (12 hours)
- SPN 316(3), SPN 317(3), SWK 375(3), SWK 599(3).
- All candidates must satisfy the General University Certificate Requirements.
Completion requirement
Attain a GPA of at least 2.50 or higher in courses used to complete the certificate
requirements.