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):
- Identify interpreter and translator career opportunities and professional certification requirements.
- Apply correct Vietnamese and English grammar and terminology for interpreting and translation in business, medical, education, legal, and government settings.
- Demonstrate cultural awareness, ethics, and professional conduct in bilingual communication.
- Use AI and digital translation technologies to enhance workflow accuracy and remote interpreting services.
- Deliver professional bilingual interpretation and translation services that meet current industry standards.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses: | 14 | |
| 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 |
| orLAW 143 | Legal Interpretation and Translation Vietnamese/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 |
| VIET 101 | Elementary Vietnamese I | 5 |
| VIET 102 | Elementary Vietnamese II | 5 |
| 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 | |