Spanish / English Interpretation and Translation

Program Code: SAC.BASE.AS

Program Control Number: 40501

Develop advanced Spanish and English bilingual skills for a professional career as an interpreter or translator. Learn how to provide interpreting and translating services across multiple industries, including business, medical, legal, education, and government. Strengthen written and oral translation techniques, apply industry-specific terminology, and master the three methods of interpretation: Consecutive, Simultaneous, and Sight Translation. Build strong communication, cultural competence, and ethical decision-making skills while understanding the interpreter’s professional responsibilities and standards of practice.

Apply bilingual skills in practical settings using translation and interpreting technologies to enhance accuracy and efficiency in both in-person and remote environments. Coursework emphasizes AI-assisted translation tools, professional standards, and cross-cultural communication required for bilingual careers. This degree builds upon the Spanish / English Interpretation and Translation Certificate of Achievement.

Fluency in both Spanish and English (oral and written) is required and confirmed by the instructor through the first assignment.

Learning Outcome(s):

1. Apply advanced Spanish and English grammar and terminology for interpreting and translating in business, medical, legal, education, and government settings.
2. Demonstrate professional ethics, accuracy, and cultural awareness in bilingual communication.
3. Use digital and AI translation technologies to improve workflow efficiency, collaboration, and remote interpreting services.
4. Deliver professional interpreting and translating services that meet current industry standards.
5. Identify interpreter and translator career opportunities, certification pathways, and continuing education requirements for professional advancement.