Program Learning Outcomes

• Apply the terminology used in translating and interpreting.
• Differentiate between translating and interpreting.
• Apply grammar and composition rules correctly.
• Translate sentences and texts from English to Spanish.
• Demonstrate appropriate grammar terminology through a verbal discussion.
• Identify the syntactic differences and similarities between Spanish and English.
• Identify text type and audience in order to execute translation decisions.
• Apply the appropriate use of sight translation in various settings.
• Interpret complex proceedings up to 145+ wpm.
• Use consecutive interpretation in the appropriate situations in court and hospital settings.

Please Note: There is a separate application process for this program.  Interested students should submit an application so they can be notified when the next group of students will begin the Translation & Interpreting program sequence. This date will depend on the number of interested students and the availability of instructors.

Minimum Requirements

1. All applicants must be fluent in Spanish and English, and have a speaking proficiency equivalent to that of an educated native speaker. Applicants will have to take a bilingual proficiency assessment.
2. It is recommended that all applicants should have completed at least one term of college English.
3. All applicants must submit a Translation and Interpreting application.
4. All applicants must attend an orientation.