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Translation and Interpretation, A.A.S.

 

Degree 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).   This degree focuses on further developing general skills necessary for translators and interpreters.

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 the department, 303-360-4731, for dates and times.

Degree Requirements: 61 credits



 

General Education Requirements: 16 credits

English and Communication

(9 Credits)

ENG 121English Composition I (GT-CO1)

3
ENG 122English Composition II (GT-CO2)

3
COM 125Interpersonal Communication

3
COM 220Intercultural Communication (GT-SS3)

3

Mathematics

(4 Credits)

MAT 120Mathematics for Liberal Arts: GT-MA1

4

Translation and Interpretation Course Requirements: 23 credits

Take all courses

TRI 101Introduction to Translation and Interpretation

3
TRI 103Code of Ethics

2
TRI 104Business of Translation and Interpretation

3
TRI 201Consecutive Interpretation I

3
TRI 202Simultaneous Interpretation I

3
TRI 203Sight Translation

3
TRI 204Consecutive Interpretation II

3
TRI 205Simultaneous Interpretation II

3

Other Course Requirements: 22 Credits

Take all courses

BIO 106Basic Anatomy and Physiology

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

3
CRJ 110Introduction to Criminal Justice (GT:SS3)

3
CRJ 135Judicial Function

3
CRJ 205Principles of Criminal Law

3
PAR 117Family Law

3
HPR 178Medical Terminology

3

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