Program Description

This program prepares its graduates to become court interpreters. Fluency in both English and at least one other language is required for admission to the program. Students will develop their interpreting ability with courses that focus on consecutive interpreting, simultaneous interpreting, and sight translation. Students will also be prepared to enter the workforce as freelance interpreters by learning about how to succeed in the field of professional interpreting and translating. Ethical issues and the responsibilities of the interpreter are also taught.

Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates will be able to:

• Perform the three modes of spoken language interpretation, consecutive, simultaneous, and sight translation;
• Employ reference and research tools that enhance interpreting skills;
• Analyze roles that interpreters fill when performing in professional settings;
• Create a plan of how to build a home-based business in interpreting;
• Analyze networking, marketing, legal, and financial issues in the interpreting and translation industry.

After Union College

Graduates will be prepared to enter the workforce as freelance or court interpreters by learning about how to succeed in the field of professional interpreting and translating.

Recommended Sequence

Milestone Courses