The Undergraduate Certificate in Translation and Interpreting provides students already studying languages specific training and experience in the work of translating and interpreting. Students must complete all courses with a minimum grade of C to earn the certificate.
Curriculum (12 total credit hours)
Required Course (3 credits)
- FLNG 2150 Foundations of Translation and Interpreting
Choose one translation course (3 credits) in specific language. Students are responsible for pre-requisites:
- FLSP 3310 Spanish Translation and Interpretation
- FLGR 3150 Topics in German Literature, Language and Culture
- FLFR 4740 Translation
- Upper-level courses in translation/interpreting in additional languages
Choose one of the following supporting courses (3 credits):
- ENGL 2010 Introduction to Professional Writing
- ENGL 2020 Introduction to Literary Studies
- ENGL 3110 Survey of Linguistics
- FLNG 3110 Introduction to Linguistics: A Multilingual Approach
- ENGL 4000 Advanced Composition
- ENGL 4040 Public Writing
- ENGL 4170 History of the English Language
- COMM 2010 Communication in Society
- COMM 2400 Introduction to Workplace Communication
- COMM 3100 Professional Presentations
- COMM 3450 Intercultural Communication
Choose one of the following internship/experiential learning opportunities (3 credits):
- HONR 4007 Honors Apogee Project
- FLSP 4910 Practicum in Spanish
- FLGR 4910 Practicum in German
- FLFR 4930 Advanced Directed Study
- Directed Studies or Practica in additional languages