Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Public Health and Spanish
Get a competitive edge in the job market through internships in local healthcare clinics and more.
Be ready to make a real impact by using your language skills and cultural knowledge to help improve health in Spanish-speaking communities.
Public Health and Spanish Degree at a Glance
Program Type
Major
Mode of Study
On Campus
Internship
Guaranteed
Est. Time
4 Years
Start Terms
Fall, Spring
Cost
School
Accreditation
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The Public Health and Spanish Major
Merrimack’s public health and Spanish major is designed to blend language, culture and health to tackle issues impacting Spanish-speaking communities in the U.S. and worldwide. This major sets you up to make a difference in the community by utilizing skills in both language and culture to improve health for Spanish-speaking patients in all kinds of settings.
What You'll Study
Help protect and improve the health of surrounding communities – think prevention, education and policy. Learn how public health interventions can be designed and implemented to address the specific health needs and preferences of these populations.
Beginner's Spanish
Intermediate Spanish
Race, Literature and Culture
Latin American Film
Global Public Health
Epidemiology
Skills You'll Learn
This major not only prepares you as a healthcare provider in general but also competitively readies you for the job market and the professional realm by broadening your horizons and possibilities. It enables you to understand and serve a larger and more diverse group of people.
Health Communication
Data Analysis
Critical Thinking
Community Engagement
Public Health and Spanish Courses You'll Take
Race, Literature
and Culture
spa 2900
Students will understand the history of the relations between different races in the Spanish-speaking world, as well as the relationship between race and nation-creation, class, empire, immigration and social inequalities.
Global
Public Health
hsc 3103
Investigate the determinants of health, how health status is measured, and will review the burden of disease, risk factors and approaches to global cooperation to address health problems within and between nations for successful interventions.
Public Health
Communication
COM 4625
Explore the way in which communication as symbolic activity affects the form and practice of contemporary health care. Health communication is crucial to helping shape the very conditions and perceptions of how health is practiced.
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Public Health and Spanish Major Requirements
General Education Requirements
In addition to the major requirements below, you will also need to complete Merrimack’s general education requirements. To see more details about the major, please visit catalog.merrimack.edu.Sample Four-Year Schedule - Curriculum Guide
Why Choose the Bachelor of Science in Public Health and Spanish?
This degree equips you to serve diverse communities, break down language barriers in healthcare and lead local health initiatives with empathy and skill.
HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE
From epidemiology and health policy to Spanish fluency and cultural understanding, you'll become an asset in hospitals and nonprofit organizations.
ADVOCACY
Become an advocate for the Spanish-speaking community and help break down any language barriers.
INTERNATIONAL WORK
Looking to go global? This degree will give you the perfect opportunity to take your skills abroad!
Career Outlook: Where Can a Public Health and Spanish Degree Take You?
Career Outcomes Rate
94% of the undergraduate class of 2023 in Nursing & Health Sciences were either employed, participating in voluntary service or continuing their education within nine months of graduation.
Experiential Learning
90% of the undergraduate class of 2023 participated in at least one internship, co-op, clinical, practicum or research opportunity while at Merrimack
Graduate School
Northeastern University, Sacred Heart University, MCPHS and Merrimack are just some of the graduate programs Nursing & Health Science graduates are attending.
Jobs with a Public Health and Spanish Degree
Upon completing our program, you’ll be well-equipped to pursue graduate study or a career in public health and related disciplines. Positions may include:
Bilingual Health Educator
Bilingual Health and Safety Coordinator
Bilingual Technical Medical Writer
Bilingual Epidemiologist
Bilingual Biostatistician
Beyond the Classroom
Student Life
You’ll have endless opportunities to find your fit, get involved and pursue what makes you happy—all while making lifelong friends (and memories!).
Explore your passions alongside others with similar interests, whether that means a cappella singing or outdoor adventuring.
- 70+ student organizations
- Division I Athletics, club and intramural sports
- Beloved traditions like Homecoming, Block Party and Spring Concert
- Fraternities and sororities
Internships & Co-Ops
Our students gain valuable work experience and connections with leading companies through guaranteed internships and the Warriors at Work co-op program. Recent placements include:
- Interning with Homeland Security Investigations, shadowing special agents
- Interning at Delta Tech-Ops, working in components engineering
- Working as a tax intern at Baker Tilly
Research with Faculty
With access to cutting-edge tools, undergraduate students can collaborate with faculty on research projects that can lead to presentations and publications.
- Explore the complexities of the human mind in a state-of-the-art psychology lab.
- Understand how inflammation affects immune cell aging in our Shared Instrumentation and Research Facility.
- Build fully functional battle bots for competitions.
Study Abroad
Global Merrimack provides transformative, once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
Our 30+ study abroad programs include semesters abroad, faculty-led trips and international internships.
- Explore and study in the Dominican Republic or Iceland.
- Immerse yourself in cities like Dublin, Madrid or Rome.
- Experience a semester at sea or intern in vibrant cities like London or Paris.
Service Learning
Community and service are at the heart of our Augustinian mission.
Over 1,000 students work together to engage in hands-on service learning projects each year, supporting our communities and those in need.
- Participate in our campus-wide Mack Gives Back volunteer days.
- Spend your winter, spring, or summer break on an immersive SEND trip in the U.S. or abroad, helping those in need.
- Tutor students in nearby school districts.
See for Yourself
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Take the Next Step (We're Here to Help)
At Merrimack, we are ready to meet you where you are and get you where you want to go. And, we make the process simple along the way!
Upcoming Events
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Monday-Friday & Most Saturdays
Attend a 20-minute info session led by an admission counselor and then take a student-led campus tour. Registration is required.
Merrimack College Awards & Recognition
U.S. News & World Report | Best Regional Universities North (2024)
- Most Innovative Schools (#5)
- Regional Universities North (#39)
- Best Undergraduate Teaching (#19)
- Best Colleges for Veterans (#15)
- Best Value Schools (#51)
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