Translation and Interpretation Studies - Associate of Applied Science

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Master the skills needed to become a Spanish-English / English-Spanish translator or interpreter. Through a combination of theory and practice, students gain experience in translating or interpreting in specialty areas including health care, legal, literary and business. Complete this program by taking classes exclusively on evenings/weekends, or in a combination of day, evening and weekend classes.

Before you can enroll, you must meet special requirements.

What can I do with this degree?
Career options: Seek entry-level positions translating written documents and/or interpreting oral passages

Academic Options: While this program is not designed for transfer to a 4-year university, some of the courses in the program are transferable.

Locations: Downtown Campus

Department/Contact Information: Division Dean: 206-7046, Lead Faculty: 206-7017

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

General Education Requirements This section lists general education requirements that are not fulfilled by core or support courses. *
Reading Requirement: complete this requirement before enrolling in general education courses
Analysis and Critical Thinking Requirement		6
Subtotal		6
Course #	Course Title	Credits
Required Core Courses
TRS 101	Introduction to Translation	3
TRS 102	Spanish for Translation	4
TRS 103	English for Translation	4
TRS 120IN	Technology for Translation and Interpretation	2
TRS 150	Survey of Translation Specialty Areas	4
TRS 160	Translation in Specialty Areas	4
TRS 161	Medical Spanish/English Interpreting	3
TRS 202	Interpretation Techniques	3
TRS 203	Consecutive Interpretation and Sight Translation	4
TRS 270	Simultaneous Interpretation	4
TRS 282	Advanced Project in Translation	4
Subtotal		39
Required Support Courses
ANT 102	Introduction to Cultural Anthropology and Linguistics	3
CSA 100	Computer Literacy	1-3
or CSA 101	Computer Fundamentals
SPA 253	Intermediate Spanish for Spanish Speakers	4
WRT 101	Writing I	3
WRT 102	Writing II	3
Electives	Choose 3 credits from the following list: AJS 101, BUS 210, BUS 220, HED 136, OAP 141, OAP 162, OAP 262, PAR 101, SPA 240; SPA 250; SPA 254; SPE 110; SPE 120	3
Subtotal		17-19
Total		62-64

* NOTE: The following required courses fulfill general education requirements: Communication - WRT 101 and 102; Humanities and Social Science - ANT 102 and SPA 253; Computer and Information Literacy - CSA 100 or 101