# Spanish / English Interpretation and Translation (Certificate of Achievement (Transcripted))

Santa Ana College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Business Applications & Technology

Source: https://sac.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/34297/34898/36107/34905/36059

Program Code: SAC.BASE.CA

Program Control Number: 40485

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

Explore the use of AI tools in interpreting and translating to improve accuracy, efficiency, and workflow in both in-person and remote environments. Coursework emphasizes professional standards, technology integration, and cross-cultural communication required for bilingual careers. This certificate provides a clear pathway to the Spanish / English Interpretation and Translation A.S. Degree.

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

**Learning Outcome(s):**

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

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required courses:** | | 14 |
| BA 130 | Introduction to Spanish Bilingual Interpreting | 3 |
| BA 131 | Business Interpretation and Translation - Spanish / English | 3 |
| BA 132 | Medical Interpretation and Translation - Spanish / English | 3 |
| BA 133 | Legal Interpretation and Translation - Spanish / English | 3 |
| or LAW 133 | Legal Interpretation and Translation - Spanish / English | 3 |
| BA 149 | Technology for Interpreters & Translators | 2 |
| **Select 1 of the following courses to strengthen your language skills:** | | 3-5 |
| ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
| ENGL C1000H | Academic Reading and Writing - Honors | 4 |
| SPAN 101 | Elementary Spanish I | 5 |
| SPAN 101H | Honors Elementary Spanish I | 5 |
| SPAN 195A | Advanced Conversational Spanish | 3 |
| BA 100 | Business Writing Skills | 3 |
| **Select 1 of the following elective courses:** | | 1-4 |
| MA 051A | Beginning Medical Terminology | 3 |
| PARA 100 | Law and Society | 3 |
| LAW 100 | Law and Society | 3 |
| BA 179 | Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) | 3 |
| BA 163 | Adobe Acrobat | 3 |
| BA 101 | Work Experience - Business Applications & Technology | 1-4 |
| **Total** | | **18-23** |