International Scholars Program Coursework
ARH2051: Introduction to History of Art 2
Summer A 2016
3 credit hours
This international course gave me an understanding of the historical and cultural context of artwork from around the world. When studying abroad in Guadalajara, Mexico I was able to view work from artists that I learned about in the course.
SPN0000:
Spanish Grammar and Mexican Culture
Summer 2017
6 credit hours
This encompassed the multicomponent program at the University of Guadalajara. I learned Spanish for half of the school day then learned about Mexican culture in the afternoon. The evenings we had workshops and excursions where we practiced Spanish with assigned students from the University of Guadalajara.
MUH2010: Introduction to Music Literature
Fall 2015
3 credit hours
The course introduced me to the role of music in different cultures and understand the historical context of many influential works. As a trained violinist, this gave me a deeper understanding of the pieces I played myself.
WST3371:
Women, Diversity, and Leadership in the Global Environment
Fall 2018
3 credit hours
This course opened my eyes to the labyrinth involved in being a woman and a leader especially in science. Additionally, it helped me understand how to disrupt these barriers from an employers perspective.
Peace Corps Preparation Coursework
WST2322: Introduction to Health Disparities
Fall 2018
3 credit hours
This course gave me an in-depth understanding of the barriers to health care and the social determinants of health. I was introduced to cultural implications that can lead to medical errors and block access to care. I utilized the analysis tools I learned from this class when working for the Rural Women's Health Project and I will apply what I have learned when I am in Peace Corps.
BCH4024: Introduction to Biochemistry
Spring 2018
4 credit hours
This course gave me the fundamental understanding of molecular interactions. This is an essential course for understanding the molecular basis of disease. I will be able to use what I have learned from the class when I am in Peace Corps.
PCB3713C: Cellular and Systems Physiology
Spring 2017
4 credit hours
This of course provided a foundation of physiology to allow me to have a broad understanding of how the systems of the body function.