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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 101Introduction to Translation and Interpretation

3
TRI 102The Business of Translation and Interpretation

2
TRI 103Code of Ethics

2
TRI 201Consecutive Interpretation I

3
TRI 202Simultaneous Interpretation I

3
TRI 203Sight Translation

3
TRI 204Consecutive Interpretation II

3
TRI 205Simultaneous Interpretation II

3
BIO 106Basic Anatomy and Physiology

4
BIO 116Introduction to Human Disease (GT-SC2)

3
HPR 178Medical Terminology

2

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