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Translation and Interpretation (Spanish/English)

Professional Certificate

About the Translation and Interpretation (Spanish/English) Program

The Professional Certificate in Translation and Interpretation (Spanish/English) is designed for bilingual adults who may or may not already be working in the field of translation and interpretation. Our reputable and rigorous program offers high-level instruction and professional training from active professionals to set you apart from the competition and certify to potential employers that you possess the bilingual proficiency, cultural understanding, theoretical knowledge, and skill set they need. Graduates of our program go on to own and operate their own translation and interpretation service companies, freelance, work for private companies or work within the public sector.

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Learn more about the program:

Online
In-class options not available.
15 - 30 months
Varies by student and courses taken per quarter.
$5,325
Cost does not include textbooks or class materials.

What You Will Learn

  • Sight Translation, and Consecutive and Simultaneous Interpretation.
  • Choose to take elective courses in Medical, Legal, and Business translation and interpretation for further career advancement opportunities.
  • How to market yourself by engaging in an elective Strategic Marketing & Branding course for those seeking to create their own business, or work for private and/or public sector position.

Conditions for Admission

Total fluency in both English and Spanish, including the ability to speak, read, and write at a second year university level, is required. Fluency is determined by a written online entrance exam. Select courses may be taken prior to passing the entrance exam.

Translation and Interpretation (Spanish/English)

Classroom type:
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Information Session

Find out more about the program in a free information session.

Prerequisite

Required Courses

All 21 units are required.

General Electives

A minimum of 9 elective units is required. Choose courses from any of the elective categories.

Business Electives

A minimum of 9 elective units is required. Choose courses from any of the elective categories.

Legal Electives

A minimum of 9 elective units is required. Choose courses from any of the elective categories.

Medical Electives

A minimum of 9 elective units is required. Choose courses from any of the elective categories.

Optional Additional Classes

Please note: These courses do not apply to the certificate

This Program Is Designed For:

  • Bilingual language speakers who desire to have a Professional Translation & Interpretation Certification.
  • Professionals seeking career advancement by becoming certified in translation and interpretation.
  • Medical, legal or business professionals seeking to enrich their ability to communicate with non-Native speakers.

Certificate Guidelines

Tailor the curriculum to suit your professional needs. Areas of specialization in translation or interpretation, or professional industry (medical, legal, and business) are available.

The Professional Certificate in Translation and Interpretation (Spanish/English) is issued upon completion of the entrance exam and the total number of required credit units (30 quarter units). The approximate cost of the program is $5,325 (includes course fees, entrance exam fee, and certificate enrollment fee) and is paid incrementally as students enroll in courses rather than up front. Cost does not include textbooks or class materials. Course fees and schedules are subject to change.

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Advisory Board

Rebeca Calderon, M.A.

Manager, Interpreter Services, United States District Courts
Federal and State Certified Court Interpreter

Barbara Edwards

Senior Court Services Analyst, Court Interpreters Program
Exec Office Programs Division, Judicial Council of CA

Grant Goodall, PhD

Director and Professor, Linguistics Language Program
University of California, San Diego

Holly Mikkelson

Associate Professor/Author and Founder of ACEBO
Monterey Institute of International Studies

Ana Morales

Manager, Translation and Community Services
San Diego Unified School District

Teresa Newman, PhD, FNP

Director, Community Outreach Services
Scripps Healthcare

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