Overview
The Certificate of Proficiency in Legal and Business Translation and Interpretation is a program with a strong emphasis on the theory and practice of the field of translation and interpretation for legal and business settings. This certificate is perfect for bilingual individuals (Spanish/English) who are interested in pursuing a career as language professionals specializing in legal and business settings.
Upon completing 16 credits of in-person coursework at USU main campus in Logan, the certificate prepares students for careers in business and legal translation as well as legal and court interpretation. Students will develop competencies to provide accurate written translation and interpreting services in the business and legal fields, including court settings. This certificate will prepare students to take the State and Federal legal interpreter certification exams, the American Translators Association (ATA) Certification test, and guide students towards the pursuit of careers as language professionals offering high quality interpretation and translation services.
Required Courses
The admission requirement for this certificate is for students to take one of the following prerequisite courses:
SPAN 3040 – Advanced Spanish Grammar
SPAN 3060 – Advanced Spanish Conversation and Composition
SPAN 3510 – Business Spanish
The five core courses needed to complete the certificate are the following:
SPAN 3061 - Fundamentals of Translation and Interpretation
SPAN 3082 - Legal and Business Translation
SPAN 4072 - Simultaneous and Consecutive Legal Interpretation
SPAN 4082 - Advanced Legal Translation and Interpretation
LANG 1015 - Language Skills and Career
Career Application
Graduates of the program can start working as interpreters in Utah.
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