The Department of Public Health at Sam Houston State University (SHSU) offers a bilingual healthcare studies degree that prepares you to be a culturally competent bilingual patient navigator in various healthcare settings. A patient navigator is a health services career path in the U.S. or in other nations. A bilingual health care studies professional addresses the diverse cultural issues, religious practices, and specific conventions that can create a barrier to patient accessibility and availability of health care. You will learn to be a culturally and linguistically capable health interpreter and translator that knows appropriate behaviors, posturing skills, and verbal and non-verbal communication techniques. Our degree offers language options for Spanish, Arabic, French, or German.
Bachelor of Bilingual Health Care Studies at Sam Houston State University
Sam Houston State University offers the Bachelor of Bilingual Health Care Studies as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Huntsville , United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 4 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for bilingual health care studies and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 21, 2026.
About Bachelor of Bilingual Health Care Studies
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Bilingual Health Care Studies at Sam Houston State University
Entry Requirements
Secondary school or high school academic records (transcripts, mark sheets, graduation certificate)
English Requirements
- IELTSMin 6.5
- TOEFLMin 79
Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Bilingual Health Care Studies
- Private home
- Hospitals
- Organizations such as the American Cancer Society or Patient Advocate Foundation
- Government agencies
Fee Information
How to Apply
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Complete an online application and pay the $90 non-refundable application fee.
Alternatively, you may pay later by mailing a check (address below) or pay through the SHSU Self Service Center. -
Send secondary school or high school academic records (transcripts, mark sheets, graduation certificate) in a sealed envelope to the following address:
Sam Houston State University
Undergraduate Admissions Office
Box 2418
Huntsville, TX 73341-2418Depending on your country of origin, an advisor may contact you about specific academic records required.
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Submit a third party transcript evaluation -Official evaluation of high school transcript from SDR Education (www.sdreducational.org) and NACES member agencies (www.naces.org).
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Submit an English proficiency test score
SHSU accepts the following TOEFL® tests
United States of America, Huntsville