Program Overview

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College of Pharmacy

The College of Pharmacy offers various programs for prospective students, including the Pharm.D. Professional Program, Graduate Programs, Residency and Fellowship, and Dual and Consecutive Degree Programs.

Prospective Students

Prospective students can explore the following programs:

• Pharm.D. Professional Pharmacy
• Graduate Programs
• Dual and Consecutive Programs
• Residency and Fellowship

Pharm.D. Professional Pharmacy

The Pharm.D. Professional Pharmacy program includes:

• Admissions Requirements
• Prerequisite Courses
• Course Equivalency Guides
• Admissions Counseling
• Pharm.D. Curriculum
• Hispanic Healthcare Certificate Program
• FAQs
• Rio Grande Valley PharmD Satellite Program
• International Concerns & Coursework
• Financial Aid
• Cooperative Programs

Hispanic Healthcare Certificate Program

The Hispanic Healthcare Certificate Program consists of two advanced 3-credit-hour courses:

• SPAN 3339: Spanish for Global Professions (3 credits)
• SPAN 3343: Spanish for the Health Professions (3 credits)

SPAN 3339: Spanish for Global Professions

This course is an all-skills course geared toward the language of various professions, including social and community work, business, journalism/mass communications, medicine, education, law, and hotel and restaurant management. The course emphasizes cultural knowledge to enhance professional work in the U.S. Hispanic community, focusing on the importance of bilingualism in the U.S., strategies for lifelong learning, and culture considerations.

Students will:

• Develop and apply strategies to communicate effectively in Spanish
• Gain an appreciation of bilingualism in the professions in the United States
• Analyze readings from the Spanish language press in the United States
• Practice receptive and productive skills
• Develop presentational skills in Spanish
• Analyze the historical and economic factors that impact migration and the use of Spanish in the United States

Prerequisite: Intermediate or Post-Intermediate Spanish.

SPAN 3343: Spanish for the Health Professions

This course is an all-skills course with a review of vocabulary on the health professions, grammar, extensive writing, and speaking practice. Readings and activities are geared toward the language and culture of medical and health care professions within the context of the U.S. Hispanic community.

The course aims to provide students with cross-culture understanding and the vocabulary health professionals need to communicate effectively with Spanish-speaking patients, clients, and their families.

Prerequisite: Intermediate or Post-Intermediate Spanish.

Academic Departments

The College of Pharmacy has the following academic departments:

• Pharmacy Practice and Translational Research
• Pharmacological and Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Pharmaceutical Health Outcomes and Policy

Research

The College of Pharmacy is involved in various research areas, including:

• Research Centers and Institutes
• Core Laboratory
• Collaborations
• Research Education Opportunities
• Office of Research

Current Students

Current students can find information on:

• Pharm.D.
• Graduate Students Overview
• Dual and Consecutive Degree Programs
• Library and Learning Resources
• Commencement
• Student Services Directory
• Student Handbooks, Policies and Procedures

Alumni & Friends

The College of Pharmacy has a strong alumni network, with information on:

• Alumni and Friends
• Golden Cougars
• Alumni Reunions
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Pharmacy Alumni Associations

Giving

The College of Pharmacy accepts donations, with information on:

• Where to Give
• Types of Gifts
• Giving Societies
• Make a Gift