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.  

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.

Certificate Requirements: 33 credits

TRI 1001	Introduction to Translation and Interpretation	3
TRI 1003	Code of Ethics	2
TRI 1004	Business of Translation and Interpretation	3
TRI 2001	Consecutive Interpretation I	3
TRI 2002	Simultaneous Interpretation I	3
TRI 2003	Sight Translation	3
TRI 2004	Consecutive Interpretation II	3
TRI 2005	Simultaneous Interpretation II	3
BIO 1006	Basic Anatomy and Physiology	4
BIO 1016	Introduction to Human Disease (GT-SC2)	3
HPR 1040	Comprehensive Medical Terminology	3