Translation and Interpretation Certificate-Medical
The Translation and Interpretation Certificate with a Medical emphasis provides the fundamental practices in the three modes of Interpretation-consecutive, simultaneous and sight translation-and an additional understanding of medical concepts and terminology to those seeking professional certification as medical interpreters, or plan to work in medical settings.
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Prerequisites:
- Provide evidence of proficiency in English with one of the following:
- Completion of ENG 121 or higher with a C or higher.
- Other evidence demonstrating English proficiency may be approved by the program Chair
- Provide evidence of proficiency in a second language with one of the following:
- Evidence of completion of high school in a country where the language is spoken.
- Completion of a college minor in the second language with a minimum grade of "C" for all courses taken in the second language
- Other evidence demonstrating proficiency in a second language may be approved by the program Chair
- Prospective students must attend a mandatory information orientation prior to enrollment. Contact Department Administrative Assistant (Lauryn Gangle-Wythe 303-360-4749) for dates and times.
Certificate Requirements: 33 credits
TRI 101 | Introduction to Translation and Interpretation | 3 |
TRI 103 | Code of Ethics | 2 |
TRI 104 | Business of Translation and Interpretation | 3 |
TRI 201 | Consecutive Interpretation I | 3 |
TRI 202 | Simultaneous Interpretation I | 3 |
TRI 203 | Sight Translation | 3 |
TRI 204 | Consecutive Interpretation II | 3 |
TRI 205 | Simultaneous Interpretation II | 3 |
BIO 106 | Basic Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
BIO 116 | Introduction to Human Disease (GT-SC2) | 3 |
HPR 178 | Medical Terminology (3 Credit Hours) | 3 |