Graduate Certificate in Spanish Translation
Program Overview
This graduate certificate program in Translation and Interpretation provides students with the theoretical and practical skills necessary for careers in translation and interpretation. The program includes required courses in translation theory, workshop in translation, studies in translation, studies in interpretation, and a final assessment. Students also complete two graduate-level electives approved by their advisor.
Program Outline
Outline:
Course Requirements
- Required Courses - Credits: 13
- WLC 715 - Theory of Translation
- WLC 716 - Workshop in Translation
- SPAN 770 - Studies in Translation
- SPAN 780 - Studies in Interpretation
- SPAN 799 - Graduate Certificate Final Assessment and Exam
- Electives - Credits: 6
- Complete two graduate-level, advisor-approved courses.
Assessment:
- Students must complete a final assessment given in the context of the final course, SPAN 799. The final assessment will take into account three different components – linguistic, technical, and cultural – and each component will be equally weighted.
- Students may apply for graduation up to two semesters prior to completing their degree requirements. All required forms must be submitted to the graduate college via the Grad Rebel Gateway.
Careers:
- If you are interested in what kind of job a translator does, the following links provide useful information:
- Interpreters and Translators (CollegeGrad)
- Student Resources
- Interpreters and Translators (BIS)
Entry Requirements:
Applicants to the program must hold a B.A., with a GPA of 3.00 in their major field. Applicants must demonstrate an advanced level of proficiency in both English and Spanish; non-native speakers of those languages must take a placement exam administered by the Department of World Languages and Cultures (Spanish) or the English Language Center (English). There is no cost for the placement exam in Spanish, which involves a written test and an interview. The English Language Center will charge $95 for the higher-level Michigan Test of English Language Placement. A degree from an English-language accredited institution of higher education may be substituted for the latter, upon departmental approval.
