The University of Texas at San Antonio offers public health-related, career-oriented programming to support degree-seeking students in the Laredo community. These programs are offered both in-person and online at the University of Texas Education & Research Center at Laredo.
UT Education & Research Center at Laredo
The UT Education & Research Center at Laredo is a multi-institution center that supports various University of Texas System institutions, including UTSA, in the delivery of academic, research, clinical and community engagement activities in Laredo and surrounding South Texas region.
Spanish and Community Health Multidisciplinary Studies
The Spanish and Community Health Multidisciplinary Studies (B.A.) degree offered by UTSA in Laredo combines Spanish with community health, allowing students to gain knowledge from multiple fields, such as healthcare, community wellness, and healthcare interpreting between English and Spanish. Those who are passionate about the Spanish language and healthcare accessibility will find themselves at home in this program, which will uniquely prepare students for a wide variety of positions at different levels of healthcare management.
Students can expect a hybrid schedule as they pursue their degree with both in-person and online classes. The following Community Health and Well-Being focus area courses will be taught in-person at the UT Education & Research Center at Laredo in Fall 2023:
- Introduction to Community Health
- Community Health
- Growth and Development
- Emotional Wellness
The following courses in the Health Interpretation focus area will be offered in Fall 2023:
- Spanish for Healthcare Professionals I
- Spanish for Healthcare Professional II
- Interpreting in Medical Settings
- Advanced Practice in Healthcare Interpreting
What is a Multidisciplinary Studies Degree?
Multidisciplinary Studies offers students the flexibility to create a customized degree program based on their unique interests or pursue a degree that combines different fields into a structured program, such as Spanish and Community Health.
Because Multidisciplinary Studies programs involve coursework from departments across the university, students have the opportunity to capitalize on their diverse personal interests and talents through a combination of study and academic experiences designed to meet their educational and long-term career goals.
For Students with Previous College Credits
Students can use our Transfer Credit Calculator to see how their credits could transfer to this degree program from Laredo Community College or other program. When asked to enter an “intended program”, select “BA-Multidisciplinary Studies” and follow the on-screen prompts.
How to Apply
Spanish and Community Health Multidisciplinary Studies (B.A.)
Transfer students interested in this degree program:
- Apply as a transfer student on ApplyTexas.
- Follow the steps outlined on our Transfer Admission page and select “Spanish and Community Health (Multidisciplinary Studies)” as your chosen major.
- Answer YES to the question “Will you be participating in a program that offers courses at the University of Texas Education & Research Center at Laredo?”
First-year students interested in this degree program:
- Apply as a freshman student on ApplyTexas.
- Follow the steps outlined on our Freshman Admission page and select “Spanish and Community Health (Multidisciplinary Studies)” as your chosen major.
- Answer YES to the question “Will you be participating in a program that offers courses at the University of Texas Education & Research Center at Laredo?”
Financial Aid
If you’re eligible to receive financial aid, you can complete your FAFSA application even before you submit an admission application. If you are eligible for the TASFA, you can submit your application once you’ve applied and have your myUTSA ID and passphrase. Please note: you must be admitted to be offered financial aid.
Please note that students must be enrolled in a degree-seeking or teacher certification program to be eligible for financial aid.
Cost of Attendance
Students will pay the same university tuition based on the number of credits they are enrolled in each semester. Please refer to the UTSA Tuition & Fees page for details and to use the Tuition & fees estimator tool. Currently, mandatory tuition and fees for a Texas resident taking two courses (6 credit hours) this summer would estimate to $2,413.
Please note under state law, The University of Texas Board of Regents is authorized to set tuition. The UT Board of Regents may consider proposed tuition and fee increases at an upcoming board meeting. Dollar amounts below are estimates based on the current academic year and could be adjusted later.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This program is designed with transfer credits in mind. Students who currently have an associate degree or a significant amount of previously earned college credits can apply their coursework to the Spanish and Community Health MDST degree, shortening their time to complete the program. The Spanish and Community Health MDST offers flexibility and several elective options, including Business and Sociology, for students to complete their bachelor’s degree in preparation for the workforce.
First-year students with a strong interest in Spanish interpreting and community health are also encouraged to apply.
The Spanish and Community Health Multidisciplinary Studies degree program (B.A.) in Laredo combines Spanish and community health studies, allowing students to gain knowledge from multiple fields, such as healthcare, community wellness, and healthcare interpreting between English and Spanish, to make a difference in the public health sector. This program is ideal for students who are passionate about making healthcare more accessible in their community.
Transfer applicants interested in the Spanish and Community Health Multidisciplinary Studies degree program must meet UTSA’s transfer requirements.
Freshmen applicants interested in the Spanish and Community Health Multidisciplinary Studies degree program must meet UTSA’s freshmen requirements.
Yes, you can transfer courses from other universities and colleges. Please note that a maximum of 66 hours from a community college can be applied toward a degree. Please feel free to reach out to Transfer and Transition Student Success Services at (210) 458-8777 or email TransferAdvising@utsa.edu as they are happy to answer your questions and review your coursework.
The Spanish and Community Health Multidisciplinary Studies program is offered through the UTSA College for Health, Community & Policy, the UTSA College of Liberal and Fine Arts, and the UTSA University College, both in-person and online, at the University of Texas Education & Research Center at Laredo.
UT Education & Research Center at Laredo
1937 E. Bustamante St. Laredo, TX 78041