2022-2023 Catalog

Translation and Interpretation Certificate

This specialist certificate is intended to prepare functionally bilingual students for employment as interpreters and/or translators. Upon completion, students will be able to provide basic interpreting and translation services between English and their other language(s).  

Prerequisites:

  1. Provide evidence of proficiency in English with one of the following:
    1. Completion of ENG 1021 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 the department, 303-360-4731, for dates and times.

Certificate Requirements: 23 credits

Certificate Requirements: 23 Credits

TRI 1001Introduction to Translation and Interpretation

3

TRI 1003Code of Ethics

2

TRI 1004Business of Translation and Interpretation

3

TRI 2001Consecutive Interpretation I

3

TRI 2002Simultaneous Interpretation I

3

TRI 2003Sight Translation

3

TRI 2004Consecutive Interpretation II

3

TRI 2005Simultaneous Interpretation II

3