Vietnamese / English Interpretation and Translation

Certificate of Achievement (Transcripted) Business Applications & Technology · Santa Ana College · 2026-2027 Catalog

Program Code: SAC.BAVE.CA

Program Control Number: 40726

Develop professional Vietnamese 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 oral 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 Vietnamese / English Interpretation and Translation A.S. Degree.

Fluency in both Vietnamese 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 Vietnamese 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.
CourseTitleUnits
Required courses:14
BA 140Introduction to Vietnamese Bilingual Interpreting3
BA 141Business Interpretation and Translation - Vietnamese / English3
BA 142Medical Interpretation and Translation - Vietnamese / English3
BA 143Legal Interpretation and Translation - Vietnamese / English3
orLAW 143Legal Interpretation and Translation Vietnamese/English3
BA 149Technology for Interpreters & Translators2
Select 1 of the following courses to strengthen your language skills:3-5
ENGL C1000Academic Reading and Writing4
ENGL C1000HAcademic Reading and Writing - Honors4
VIET 101Elementary Vietnamese I5
VIET 102Elementary Vietnamese II5
BA 100Business Writing Skills3
Select 1 of the following elective courses:1-4
MA 051ABeginning Medical Terminology3
PARA 100Law and Society3
LAW 100Law and Society3
BA 179Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)3
BA 163Adobe Acrobat3
BA 101Work Experience - Business Applications & Technology1-4
Total18-23

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