# Vietnamese / English Interpretation and Translation (A.S. Degree)

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

Source: https://sac.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/34297/34898/36107/34905/36062

Program Code: SAC.BAVE.AS

Program Control Number: 40502

Develop Vietnamese 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 Vietnamese/English Interpretation and Translation Certificate of Achievement.

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

**Learning Outcome(s):**

1.  Apply Vietnamese 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.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required courses:** | | 25 |
| BA 140 | Introduction to Vietnamese Bilingual Interpreting | 3 |
| BA 141 | Business Interpretation and Translation - Vietnamese / English | 3 |
| BA 142 | Medical Interpretation and Translation - Vietnamese / English | 3 |
| BA 143 | Legal Interpretation and Translation - Vietnamese / English | 3 |
| or LAW 143 | Legal Interpretation and Translation Vietnamese/English | 3 |
| BA 149 | Technology for Interpreters & Translators | 2 |
| BA 179 | Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) | 3 |
| BA 126 | Microsoft Outlook | 2 |
| BA 163 | Adobe Acrobat | 3 |
| BA 100 | Business Writing Skills | 3 |
| **Select 1 of the following courses to strengthen your language skills:** | | 4-5 |
| ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
| ENGL C1000H | Academic Reading and Writing - Honors | 4 |
| VIET 101 | Elementary Vietnamese I | 5 |
| VIET 102 | Elementary Vietnamese II | 5 |
| **Select 2 of the following elective courses:** | | 2.5-7 |
| MA 051A | Beginning Medical Terminology | 3 |
| PARA 100 | Law and Society | 3 |
| LAW 100 | Law and Society | 3 |
| BA 146 | Computer Fundamentals | 1.5 |
| BA 147 | Microsoft Windows, OneDrive & OneNote | 1.5 |
| BA 102 | Professional Skills & Career Readiness | 3 |
| BA 153 | LinkedIn & Social Media Applications | 1.5 |
| BA 101 | Work Experience - Business Applications & Technology | 1-4 |
| **Total** | | **31.5-37** |