Courses
The 44-credit program can be completed in four quarters for a full-time student or by a part-time student in six to eight quarters.
Credits from the program may apply towards the completion of an associate's degree.
Students must achieve a 2.0 or better in all coursework toward the certificate.
| Certificate in Language Interpreting (Curriculum) | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Quarter | ||
| INTP 101 | Introduction to Language Interpreting | 5 |
| INTP 211 | Interpreting Skills I | 5 |
| BTECH 200A | Microsoft Word | 1 |
| Second Quarter | ||
| INTP 105 | Ethics of Interpreting | 3 |
| INTP 212 | Interpreting Skills II | 5 |
| BTECH 200B | Microsoft Word | 1 |
| Specialized Vocabulary Course | Medical, Legal, etc. | 5 |
| Third Quarter | ||
| INTP 213 | Interpreting Skills III | 5 |
| INTP 205 | Vocabulary Integration | 3 |
| BTECH 210A | Microsoft Excel | 1 |
| Fourth Quarter | ||
| INTP 197 | Practicum | 3 |
| INTP 198 | Seminar | 2 |
| MNGT 187 | Career Communications Skills | 3 |
| MNGT108 | Financial Basics for Entrepreneurs | 2 |
| Total Credits | 44 | |
INTP 101
Introduction to Language Interpreting
Introduction to interpreting as a career. Outlines the role and responsibilities of interpreters, the various interpreting environments, and the significance of cultural factors in the field.
INTP 105
Ethics of Interpreting
An exploration of the ethics, protocols, and legal aspects of interpreting, including certification requirements. Intended for those pursuing a career in interpreting.
INTP 211
Interpreting Skills I
Skills and practice in non-technical sight, consecutive and simultaneous interpreting. Students will learn to effectively communicate messages from one language to another while preserving meaning across language boundaries. Intended for speakers with a high level of ability in English and at least one other language.
INTP 212
Interpreting Skills II
Skills and practice in technical sight, consecutive and simultaneous interpreting with increasingly complex and diverse materials. Focus is on social service, medical and legal interpretation. Students will prepare and test for the DSHS Interpreter Certification.
INTP 213
Interpreting Skills III
Skills and practice in technical sight, consecutive and simultaneous interpreting with increasingly complex and diverse materials. Integration of cultural and cross-cultural skills into interpretation. Familiarization with the environments in which interpreters work. Introduction to interpreting in a wider variety of situations.
INTP 205
Vocabulary Integration
Skill development in interpreting using specialized vocabulary. Students will use prior vocabulary, and build bilingual vocabulary and research skills in order to expand that vocabulary to adapt to a variety of work situations.
INTP 197
Practicum in Language Interpreting
Capstone work experience in language interpreting. Student may opt to focus on a particular area of interest.
INTP 198
Seminar in Language Interpreting
Capstone course which supports and develops the practicum experience for students completing the Certificate in Language Interpreting.
