Courtrooms, emergency rooms, schools, professional conferences - these are just a few of the settings where professional interpreters and translators 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/translators serve as a crucial link between those who cannot understand English and those who serve them, accurately conveying information, concepts and ideas between languages.
Designed For
For individuals who are:
- Professional interpreters and translators
- Considering a career in professional interpretation and translation
- 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
What You'll Learn
- All modes of interpretation
- Spanish-to-English and English-to-Spanish vocabulary
- Acquisition of specialized terminology
- Translation 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
The program also provides preparation for examinations required for federal and state court interpretation and county agencies, as well as professional organizations.
Earning the Certificate
Prior to enrolling, please ensure that you meet the following minimum requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalency
- Take and pass a written qualifying admissions exam
- Submit program application
Getting Started
- 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 invited to submit an official application to the program.
- Once the application is approved, you will receive a copy of the course calendar. At this point, you may enroll in courses.
Accreditation
This program is approved by the American Translators Association (ATA) and the International Medical Interpreters Association (IMIA). This program is listed on the CA Judicial Council Court Interpreters Program website.