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UCSD Extension's Professional Certificate inTranslation & InterpretationSpanish/English |
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Program OverviewDemand for qualified translators and interpreters is strong in California. Of the nearly 5.5 million Californians who speak Spanish, nearly 650,000 speak very limited English. This growing trend leads to increased demand for translation and interpretation services, particularly in the San Diego region, with its large immigrant population and close proximity to Mexico. According to Occupational Outlook Quarterly, growth in employment within this field is projected to increase in the United States by 24% between 2006 and 2016. Understanding of cultural nuances and a developed skill set are crucial to producing meaningful translations and interpretations. The program at UCSD Extension certifies to potential employers that a student possesses the necessary theoretical knowledge and skill set to perform the job well. Program Benefits
The Program The program consists of eight courses (24 quarter units) in approved coursework. To enroll in the certificate program, all students must successfully pass an entrance exam, which determines written and oral fluency in both Spanish and English. The Coursework In addition to two elective courses (or six quarter units), students must complete the following six required courses (or 18 quarter units):
The courses listed above are course prerequisites for the program’s advanced electives and will provide you with the skills required to be an effective translator and interpreter. While professionals in the field often specialize in either translation or interpretation, you can improve your job prospects and understanding of the field by being able to do both. Learning to interpret effectively requires consecutive and simultaneous interpretation specific skill sets. As you may have already experienced, employers oftentimes do not distinguish the difference between translating and interpreting and assume that you can do both. Having at least an introductory foundation in both translation and interpretation skills increases your effectiveness and marketability in these highly competitive fields. The Electives After completing the required coursework, you have the option to hone your skills and training with your choice of two elective courses. You may specialize in translation, interpretation or both. Professional specialization in the medical, business, and legal field is also available. Please note that UCSD Extension strongly recommends that your two elective courses be Spanish to English Translation II and English to Spanish Translation II. The Entrance Exam The entrance exam is designed to test your written and oral fluency. The exam allows us to accurately screen certificate applicants and ensure that all students satisfy the program's language requirements. The result to you, the student, is high quality discussions and content in your courses. You may enroll in Introduction to Translation and Interpretation, Theory and Practice of Translation, Spanish to English Translation I, and English to Spanish Translation I without having passed the entrance exam. However, in order to advance to the rest of the program courses and to obtain your certificate of completion, you must pass the entrance exam.
Program Length The length of time to complete the program depends on how many courses you complete each quarter. Because many students are professionals, most enroll in one to two courses per quarter. At this rate, the program can be completed in one to two years. The fastest a student can complete the program is three quarters. The reason the program cannot be completed in one quarter is some courses are prerequisites for other courses. You have up to five years to complete all of the courses in the certificate program. Class Schedule Evening and Saturday morning courses as well as online courses are available to accommodate your busy schedule. Onsite courses meet at the UCSD Extension Complex in La Jolla, CA. Courses are offered quarterly and you may enroll in as many courses per quarter as your schedule permits. Online courses are asynchronous but not self-paced; you will be required to keep up with weekly assignments. For each course, the average student spends three hours online and six hours offline each week. We recommend that the online hours be uninterrupted and completed in one sitting. Students are encouraged to preview our e-learning system. Onsite courses meet for three hours once a week for nine consecutive weeks. For each course, the average student spends three hours in class and six hours on homework each week. When planning your course schedule, be sure to review the course prerequisite(s) for each course. If you have not completed the course prerequisite(s), you may not enroll in the course. Attendance Policy Attendance is mandatory for the first class meeting of all courses. If you miss the first class meeting, you will automatically be dropped from the class and issued a full refund. One excused absence is permitted per course. Each additional absence will result in a grade reduction. Note: if a course fills, waitlisted students must attend first class meeting for enrollment request to be considered. Language Lab Students have free access to the multimedia language lab. 24 individual stations with internet access and a library of resources, including video and audio recordings are on hand to help students further their interpretation skills. Medical, business, legal, and community-focused materials are available. Individual program courses may require students to complete lab hours as part of their grade. Although lab schedule is posted quarterly, no enrollment is required.
Academic Credit To receive the certificate, you must complete eight courses (or 24 quarter units), take all courses for credit, and receive a grade equivalent to C- or better in all courses. Courses may be taken Pass/No Pass. A Pass is equivalent to a C- or better. Note: to be eligible for UCSD Extension work opportunities, you must receive a grade of B or better in the 6 required courses.
Transferability of Credit Translation and Interpretation coursework completed at another accredited institution may be applied toward certificate requirements. Official transcripts, course descriptions, and syllabi are required for consideration. Approximate Cost $2,925 (includes course fees, entrance exam fee, and application for candidacy fee). Early enrollment discounts reduce price to $2,765. Cost does not include textbooks, materials and parking. All course fees are subject to change. Program fees are not due up front, rather students "pay as they go". In other words, you pay for the courses you take as you take them and by the time you have completed the coursework, you will have paid the total tuition costs for the program. Each course is $350 and once you have completed the eight required courses, the entrance exam ($75), and officially enrolled in the certificate program ($50), you will have paid the total program fees. Also, as mentioned above, our early enrollment discounts reduce the total costs by almost 10%. Financial Aid To help facilitate payment, UC San Diego Extension has partnered with several lending institutions to provide you with financial aid options. Susan Kelly is our on-campus financial aid representative. She is available to help you choose the loan that is right for you and assist you with the application process. To find out more, please contact Susan Kelly at (858) 822-1366 or skelly@ucsd.edu. Additionally, this is an approved program under San Diego Workforce Parnership. The Program (prior to September 16, 2006) If you applied for candidacy in the Professional Certificate of Translation and Interpretation prior to September 16, 2006, you must complete the certificate requirements in place the quarter you applied. Click here to view the previous certificate requirements.
To Request a UCSD Extension Catalog of Courses Email unex-catalog@ucsd.edu, call (858) 534-0406, or search the online catalog at extension.ucsd.edu/languages.
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