Translation and Interpretation in Spanish Certificate

Chairperson
Dr. Diana Guemarez-Cruz

Graduate Program Coordinator
Dr. Maria Jose Garcia Vizcaino

The Translation and Interpretation in Spanish certificate, offered by the department of Spanish and Italian, provides basic preparation for entry-level translating and interpreting positions in government, telecommunications, the judiciary, the helping professions, business and the arts. Designed for students who have good speaking and writing skills in both English and Spanish, the four-course sequence focuses on the specific skills of translation and interpretation.

The certification examination is given in May when the sequence of courses has been completed.  Candidates select the language direction in which they will take the examination – English into Spanish or Spanish into English. Successful candidates receive a certificate in translation in the language direction of their examination.

REQUIREMENTS

Sequence of Offerings

Requirements
SPAN 350, Translating I, 3 credits
SPAN 351, Translating II, 3 credits
SPAN 452, Translating III, 3 credits
SPAN 450, Introduction to Simultaneous and Consecutive Interpretation, 3 credits

Prerequisites
SPAN 241, Fundamentals of Spanish Grammar, 3 credits

ADMISSION

All candidates must meet the basic admissions requirements for graduate study at Montclair State.  The completion of a major from an accredited college or university is preferred.  Candidates with degrees in closely related areas will be considered, although prematriculation coursework may be required.

DEADLINES

Credentials are processed as soon as they are received.  This program does not have a specific deadline, however The Graduate Admissions & Support Services recommends that students submit their credentials as far in advance as possible for the semester they plan to begin their studies to ensure a timely review of their application.

TO APPLY TO THIS PROGRAM, PLEASE VISIT http://www.montclair.edu/graduate/prospective/app.shtml