Translation and Interpretation Certificate-Medical

The Translation and Interpretation Certificate with a Medical emphasis provides the fundamental practices in the three modes of Interpretation-consecutive, simultaneous and sight translation-and an additional understanding of medical concepts and terminology to those seeking professional certification as medical interpreters, or plan to work in medical settings.  

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CURRENTLY NOT FINANCIAL AIDE ELIGIBLE

Prerequisites:

1. Provide evidence of proficiency in English with one of the following:
   1. Completion of ENG 121 or higher with a C or higher.
   2. Other evidence demonstrating English proficiency may be approved by the program Chair
2. Provide evidence of proficiency in a second language with one of the following:
   1. Evidence of completion of high school in a country where the language is spoken.
   2. Completion of a college minor in the second language with a minimum grade of "C" for all courses taken in the second language
   3. Other evidence demonstrating proficiency in a second language may be approved by the program Chair
3. Prospective students must attend a mandatory information orientation prior to enrollment. Contact Department Administrative Assistant (Lonnie Tyler 303-340-4749) for dates and times.

Certificate Requirements: 32 credits

TRI 101	Introduction to Translation and Interpretation	3
TRI 102	The Business of Translation and Interpretation	2
TRI 103	Code of Ethics	2
TRI 201	Consecutive Interpretation I	3
TRI 202	Simultaneous Interpretation I	3
TRI 203	Sight Translation	3
TRI 204	Consecutive Interpretation II	3
TRI 205	Simultaneous Interpretation II	3
BIO 106	Basic Anatomy and Physiology	4
BIO 116	Introduction to Human Disease (GT-SC2)	3
HPR 178	Medical Terminology	2