Translation and Interpretation (Spanish/English) Certificate
Demand 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 of U.S. employment in this field is projected to increase 24% between 2000 and 2010.
Understanding of cultural nuances and a developed skill set are crucial to producing meaningful translations and interpretations. UCSD Extension has developed a Professional Certificate in Translation and Interpretation (Spanish/English) that is designed to meet the demand for experienced Spanish/English translators and interpreters across different fields. This comprehensive program is geared toward those individuals entering the profession.
Upon successful completion of the program, participants receive certification of their continuing education efforts. UCSD Extension's professional certificates are widely recognized by employers as meaningful documentation of practical and current knowledge and skill in a particular field.
Please see our program website at extension.ucsd.edu/translation for additional information. Schedule subject to change.
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Certificate registration is required to complete the program. Candidates are encouraged to register in the certificate program as early as possible to take advantage of program benefits. See Certificate FAQs for more information.
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073931 |
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| Application Fee: |
$50 |
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Arts, Humanities & Languages, (858) 964-1046
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| E-mail: |
ahl@ucsd.edu
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Program Benefits
- Opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience in the classroom.
- Flexibility to specialize in and enhance professional background.
- Career-oriented, practical course content that is designed to provide fundamental technical skills.
- Faculty composed of translators and interpreters who are active professionals in their fields.
- Professional development workshops to increase confidence, skills, and employment opportunities.
- Refine newfound skills in our multimedia language laboratory. Resource library includes medical, legal, and community focused audio and video recordings.
- Gain hands-on work experience through our volunteer, internship, and employment opportunities.
Conditions for Admission
Total fluency in both English and Spanish, including the ability to speak, read, and write at a second year university level, is required. Fluency is determined by an entrance exam in both English and Spanish. In order to enroll in the certificate program, applicants must first pass the entrance exam. Please note that the following courses may be taken prior to officially enrolling in the program or successfully completing the entrance exam (and will count toward the certificate): Introduction to Translation and Interpretation, Theory & Practice of Translation, English to Spanish Translation I, and Spanish to English Translation I.
Certificate Guidelines
In order to receive the Professional Certificate in Translation and Interpretation (Spanish/English) participants must successfully pass the entrance exam and complete the total number of credit units (24 quarter units). Total tuition cost of the program is estimated at $2,925 (not including textbooks or materials).
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