2020-2021 Catalog

Translation and Interpretation Certificate-Legal

The Translation and Interpretation Certificate with a Legal emphasis provides the fundamental practices in the three modes of Interpretation-consecutive, simultaneous and sight translation-an an additional understanding of legal concepts and terminology to those seeking professional certification as state court interpreters, or plan to work in legal settings.  

Prerequisites:

  1. Provide evidence of proficiency in English with one of the following:
    1. Completion of ENG 121 or higher with a C or higher.
    2. Other evidence demonstrating English proficiency may be approved by the program Chair
  2. Provide evidence of proficiency in a second language with one of the following:
    1. Evidence of completion of high school in a country where the language is spoken.
    2. Completion of a college minor in the second language with a minimum grade of "C" for all courses taken in the second language
    3. Other evidence demonstrating proficiency in a second language may be approved by the program Chair
  3. Prospective students must attend a mandatory information orientation prior to enrollment. Contact the department, 303-360-4731, for dates and times.

Certificate Requirements: 35 credits

TRI 101Introduction to Translation and Interpretation

3

TRI 103Code of Ethics

2

TRI 104Business of Translation and Interpretation

3

TRI 201Consecutive Interpretation I

3

TRI 202Simultaneous Interpretation I

3

TRI 203Sight Translation

3

TRI 204Consecutive Interpretation II

3

TRI 205Simultaneous Interpretation II

3

CRJ 110Introduction to Criminal Justice (GT:SS3)

3

CRJ 135Judicial Function

3

CRJ 205Principles of Criminal Law

3

PAR 117Family Law

3