Translation and Interpretation, A.A.S.
Degree is intended to prepare functionally bilingual students for employment as interpreters and/or translators. Upon completion, students will be able to provide basic interpreting and translation services between English and their other language(s). This degree focuses on further developing general skills necessary for translators and interpreters.
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 the department, 303-360-4731, for dates and times.
Degree Requirements: 61 credits
General Education Requirements: 16 credits
English and Communication
(9 Credits)
| ENG 121 | English Composition I (GT-CO1) | 3 |
| ENG 122 | English Composition II (GT-CO2) | 3 |
| COM 125 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| COM 220 | Intercultural Communication (GT-SS3) | 3 |
Mathematics
(4 Credits)
| MAT 120 | Mathematics for Liberal Arts: GT-MA1 | 4 |
Translation and Interpretation Course Requirements: 23 credits
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| 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 |
Other Course Requirements: 22 Credits
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