English-Spanish Interpretation
Professional Certificate
Be a Bridge Between Two Worlds
Courtrooms, emergency rooms, schools, professional conferences - these are just a few of the settings where professional interpreters apply their skills. More than just knowing the correct words to use, these experts must understand the fields in which they work, and have a firm grasp of the cultures involved. As language specialists, interpreters serve as a crucial link between those who cannot understand English and those who serve them, accurately conveying information, concepts and ideas between languages.
Effective Jan. 1, 2024, this program can only be started during Fall quarter.
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Est. Tuition $3,820
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Learning Format Online
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Duration 12 months *
*Duration times can vary, talk to your advisor for more information. -
Total Units 19.5 - 23.5 Units
Prior to enrolling, please ensure that you meet the following minimum requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalency
- Fully bilingual/biliterate in English and Spanish
- Take and pass a written qualifying admissions exam
- Complete an oral interview
- Submit program application
- Register for the written Qualifying Admissions Exam. NOTE: Allow 2 weeks for exam to be graded and results to be sent.
- Upon passage of the written exam, you will be scheduled for the oral interview.
- After passing both exams, you will be invited to submit an official application to the program.
- Once the application is approved, you will receive a copy of the course calendar. NOTE: After approval, you are ensured that you are locked-in to the certificate program as currently written. You are allowed five years to complete the program.
Program Dates
- Effective Jan. 1, 2024, this program can only be started during Fall quarter.
- All modes of interpretation
- Spanish-to-English and English-to-Spanish vocabulary
- Acquisition of specialized terminology
- Interpretation skills used in criminal, civil, community, social work, immigration, and education court matters
- Training in the development of listening and memory skills
- Note-taking techniques
- Public speaking
- Professional interpreters
- Considering a career in professional interpretation
- Interested in becoming certified court, community, or medical interpreters and have a high level of bilingual fluency developed through formal education or from interpretation-related work experience
- Must complete the four required courses in sequence
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Upon completion of required courses, you will select one of three tracks: Medical, Court, or Community (*you can choose more than one if you like)
Required Courses
Course Formats
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