Translation & Interpretation
This is a self-supporting program offering credit toward two certificates, one in interpretation and the other in translation. Permission is required to take courses. Students may start the program during any quarter of the year. Please call (425) 564-3171 for further information.
The programs are intended for bilingual people of diverse educational backgrounds who are interested in pursuing a career in translation or interpretation. The primary criterion for admission is high proficiency in the candidate’s working languages. The Certificate granted will be language-specific.
View Credit Requirements for:
| Course No. | Course Name | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| CORE REQUIREMENTS | ||
| INTRP 101 | Introduction to Translation & Interpreting | 3 |
| INTRP 104 | Technology for Translators & Interpreters | 3 |
| INTRP 105 | Vocabulary Acquisition & Terminology Research | 3 |
| INTRP 106 | Ethics & Business Practices | 3 |
| TRANS 103 | Fundamentals of Translation | 3 |
| Total | 15 | |
| Language-Specific Requirements | ||
| TRANS 109 | Advanced Translation Workshop I | 3 |
| TRANS 110 | Advanced Translation Workshop II | 3 |
| TRANS 111 | Advanced Translation Workshop III | 3 |
| Total | 9 | |
| Grand Total | 24 | |
Download the completion worksheet for this certificate [PDF]
| Course No. | Course Name | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| CORE REQUIREMENTS | ||
| INTRP 101 | Introduction to Translation & Interpreting | 3 |
| INTRP 102 | Fundamentals of Interpreting | 3 |
| INTRP 104 | Technology for Translators & Interpreters | 3 |
| INTRP 105 | Vocabulary Acquisition & Terminology Research | 3 |
| INTRP 106 | Ethics & Business Practices | 3 |
| Total | 15 | |
| Language-Specific Requirements | ||
| INTRP 107 | Advanced Interpreting Skills I | 3 |
| INTRP 108 | Advanced Interpreting Skills II | 3 |
| INTRP 109 | Advanced Interpreting Skills III | 3 |
| Total | 9 | |
| Grand Total | 24 | |
Download the completion worksheet for this certificate [PDF]