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 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
CRJ 110	Introduction to Criminal Justice (GT:SS3)	3
CRJ 135	Judicial Function	3
CRJ 205	Principles of Criminal Law	3
PAR 117	Family Law	3