Certificate in Translation

Certificate Requirements

The Certificate in Translation will require 18-21 credits.

• ENL 306 Grammar and Style
• WLC 300 Introduction to Translation

Advance Grammar

Choose one advanced grammar course in chosen language:

• FRE 301 Advanced French Grammar
• ITL 350 Advanced italian Grammar
• SPN 350 Advanced Spanish Grammar

• OR

• AP Exam Score of 5 in one of these languages

Advanced Writing

Choose one advanced writing course in English or chosen language:

• ENL 310 Introduction to Professional Writing
• ENL 316 Travel Writing
• FRE 352 French Composition
• ITL 354 Italian Composition Through Film
• SPN 354 Spanish Composition Through Film

Professional Experience

Choose one of the following:

• BUS 170 Introduction to Business
• CRJ 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice
• SWK 101 The Profession of Social Work
• IDS 260 Introduction to Legal Studies
• MCO 316 Communications in the Global Village
• SPN 250 Spanish for Healthcare Professionals
• BIO 200 Anatomy and Physiology I

• OR

• BIO 201 Anatomy and Physiology II
• POL 251 Introduction to International Relations
• POL 354 International Cooperation and Governance

• OR

  • ENL/FRE/ITL/SPN 400-level literature course

• OR

  • show professional credentials or completion or degree of certification in one of the key translator’s fields, with approval of the WLC department chairperson.

Practicum

Choose one translation practicum:

• FRE 400 French Translation Practicum
• ITL 400 Italian Translation Practicum
• SPN 450 Spanish Translation

Capstone

• WLC 501 Translation Studies Capstone Practicum