Translation ,Certificate
Business, International, Interpreter, government, spanish
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Our globalized world has an increasing need for translators in the private and government sectors. A certificate in translation can pave the way to a career in several fields.
The translation certificate program focuses on Spanish and English.
The curriculum provides competence in translation, awareness of the different approaches, an introduction to the main professional areas, and an overview of the requirements for further certification in the desired area or areas of translation expertise: legal, medical, business and technical.
- College/school:
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Second language requirement: No
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
This video provides an overview of the Translation degree program at ASU.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
First-year | Transfer | International | Readmission
Additional requirements:
Because entry into the field of professional translation is gained through work, cultural experience and examination, the entrance requirements for this certificate program include a written proficiency examination in both the source and receptor languages at the level of completion of an advanced composition course in Spanish (SPA 412) and English (ENG 301).
Extensive work experience using Spanish and English or demonstrated bilingual writing competence in English and Spanish is also required.
Requests to declare this certificate are reviewed by the academic advisor in the academic unit offering the certificate. Students may be contacted to discuss the certificate before it is added to their record.
A student pursuing an undergraduate certificate must be enrolled as a degree-seeking student at ASU. Undergraduate certificates are not awarded before the completion of an undergraduate degree. A student who already holds an undergraduate degree may pursue an undergraduate certificate as a nondegree-seeking graduate student.
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU® to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.
Students who combine the certificate in translation with their major program of study may become more marketable to employers.
Graduates who have completed this certificate along with their major often decide to pursue employment in education, law, medicine, tourism and hospitality, or marketing.
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