2023-2024 Catalog

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:

  1. Provide evidence of proficiency in English with one of the following:
    1. Completion of ENG 1021 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.

Degree Requirements: 61 credits



 

General Education Requirements: 16 credits

English and Communication

(9 Credits)

ENG 1021English Composition I (GT-CO1)

3

ENG 1022English Composition II (GT-CO2)

3

COM 1250Interpersonal Communication (GT-SS3)

3

COM 2300Intercultural Communication (GT-SS3)

3

Mathematics

(4 Credits)

MAT 1240Mathematics for Liberal Arts (GT-MA1)

4

Translation and Interpretation Course Requirements: 23 credits

Take all courses

TRI 1001Introduction to Translation and Interpretation

3

TRI 1003Code of Ethics

2

TRI 1004Business of Translation and Interpretation

3

TRI 2001Consecutive Interpretation I

3

TRI 2002Simultaneous Interpretation I

3

TRI 2003Sight Translation

3

TRI 2004Consecutive Interpretation II

3

TRI 2005Simultaneous Interpretation II

3

Other Course Requirements: 22 Credits

Take all courses

BIO 1006Basic Anatomy and Physiology

4

BIO 1016Introduction to Human Disease (GT-SC2)

3

CRJ 1010Introduction to Criminal Justice (GT:SS3)

3

CRJ 1035Judicial Function

3

CRJ 2005Principles of Criminal Law

3

HPR 1040Comprehensive Medical Terminology

3

PAR 1117Family Law

3