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Translation & Interpretation
This program prepares students for a wide range of translator, interpreter, and localization specialist positions across corporate, nonprofit, medical, legal, and technical fields. Graduates gain the linguistic, cultural, and professional skills needed to provide accurate, high-quality translation and interpretation services. Students may also use their training to launch their own freelance business and work independently with clients in diverse industries.
- Career Path
- Business
Programs
Translation & Interpretation, A.A.S.
The Associate of Applied Science in Translation and Interpretation provides the basic skills needed to become a translator or interpreter. Upon completion of this program, students will be eligible for translator/interpreter positions in various companies, or they will be able to start their own business as freelance translators.
The Translation & Interpretation program provides students with the knowledge and abilities to apply individual technical skills necessary to pursue an entry-level job in the Translation & Interpretation field.
In addition, please note that a student may only earn one Occupational Skills Award (OSA) per academic year.
TSI testing required prior to first enrollment for all AAS degrees and Level II certificates.
Students will be able to:
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Analyze, evaluate, and synthesize the information presented in the source language to produce high quality translation and interpretation to the target language through written and oral communication.
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Independently edit and revise human and machine-translated text.
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Use various translation technologies to produce high-quality translated texts.
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Interpret in consecutive mode in legal and medical environments.
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Interpret in simultaneous mode (including chuchotage) in a multilingual environment.
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Establish effective cross-cultural communication.
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Perform localization and audiovisual translation.
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Dr. Juan Crawford
- Duration
- 2 years (full time)
- Program Format
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- In-Person
- Campus Location
- Total Minimum Credits: 60
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View the Translation & Interpretation, A.A.S. Program degree plan to see the total credit hours required.
- Cost
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Enter the semester credit hours into the Tuition & Cost Calculator to estimate tuition.
Translation & Interpretation, C2
The Certificate Level II in Translation and Interpretation provides the basic skills needed to become a translator or interpreter. Upon completion of this program, students will be eligible for translator/interpreter positions in various companies, or they will be able to start their own businesses as freelance translators
The Translation & Interpretation program provides students with the knowledge and abilities to apply individual technical skills necessary to pursue an entry-level job in the Translation & Interpretation field.
In addition, please note that a student may only earn one Occupational Skills Award (OSA) per academic year.
TSI testing required prior to first enrollment for all AAS degrees and Level II certificates.
Have Questions?
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Juan Crawford
- Duration
- 3 semesters (full time)
- Program Format
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- In-Person
- Online
- Campus Location
- Total Minimum Credits for the Level 2 Certificate: 45
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View the Translation & Interpretation, C2 to see the total credit hours required.
- Cost
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Enter the semester credit hours into the Tuition & Cost Calculator to estimate tuition.
Translation Specialist, I.C.
Our Translation Specialists support clear, accurate, and culturally responsive communication across the college. Working closely with faculty, staff, and leadership, we ensure that key messages, academic materials, and institutional resources are accessible to diverse audiences—without losing meaning, tone, or intent.
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Translation & Interpretation
- Program Format
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- In-Person
- Campus Location
- Total minimum contact hours for this award: 96
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View the Translation Specialist, I.C. catalog listing to see the total courses required.