{"id":6291,"date":"2025-09-17T16:15:45","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T20:15:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/?post_type=program-page&#038;p=6291"},"modified":"2025-11-02T11:52:30","modified_gmt":"2025-11-02T16:52:30","slug":"translation-and-interpreting-in-spanish-certificate","status":"publish","type":"program-page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/translation-and-interpreting-in-spanish-certificate\/","title":{"rendered":"Translation and Interpreting in Spanish Certificate"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='program-hero'><div class='top-part'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><div class='content-area'><h1 id=\"content-start\">Translation and Interpreting in Spanish Certificate<\/h1><p class=\"program-info\"><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?program_type=certificate\">Certificate<\/a><\/p><div class='image-holder'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/040716_6040_Spanish-translation-interpretation-cert-hero.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/040716_6040_Spanish-translation-interpretation-cert-hero.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='bottom-part'><div class='wrapper'><div class='content-area'><br \/>\nThere is a growing demand for translators and interpreters who can deliver precision in health professions, legal fields, as well as audiovisual and audio description markets. Montclair\u2019s Graduate Certificate in Translation and Interpreting in Spanish is designed to prepare you with the skills to excel in these roles. This 12-credit, graduate-level program provides comprehensive training with emphasis on basic computer translation and terminology skills. It instructs students in the techniques and methods of translation and interpreting \u2013 from English to Spanish and Spanish to English \u2013 required in medical, legal\/judicial, audiovisual and audio description settings.\n<p>The program fulfills real-world needs by preparing graduates for roles in hospitals, courts, government agencies, entertainment industries and global organizations where clear, culturally-informed communication is critical.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll complete the program ready to translate complex materials, interpret live or recorded communication, and navigate professional assignments with confidence.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you are enhancing your current career or pivoting into health, legal or creative language services, this certificate gives you an edge in sectors where every word matters.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.montclair.edu\/programs\/translation-interpreting-spanish-certificate-graduate\/\">See the curriculum<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"prpl-button-row\"><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/graduate.montclair.edu\/apply\/\">Apply Now<\/a><\/span><span class=\"prpl-button ghost-red\"><a href=\"https:\/\/graduate.montclair.edu\/register\/grad-inquiry\">Request Info<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><aside><p><strong>Program Format<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?modality=in-person\">In-person<\/a><\/p><p><strong>College or School<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?college=chss\">College of Humanities and Social Sciences<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Area of Study<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?area_of_study=health-medicine-and-the-sciences\">Health, Medicine and the Sciences<\/a>; <a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?area_of_study=public-service-and-the-humanities\">Public Service and the Humanities<\/a><\/p><p><span class='prpl-button full-width'><a href=\"https:\/\/graduate.montclair.edu\/portal\/graduate-events\">Upcoming Admissions Events<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/aside><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n<h2>Alumni Success<\/h2>\n<p>Adjunct professor Abigail Fana graduated with a BA in English, minors in Linguistics and Spanish and a certificate in Translation in 2020; and a master\u2019s in Spanish and a graduate certificate in Translation and Interpreting in 2022. She teaches translation and Spanish, has led speaking spills workshops for the Department, and co-led Montclair\u2019s first Spanish simulcast of Commencement in 2023.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/101223_14442_Abigail-Fana.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/101223_14442_Abigail-Fana.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Headshot of Abigail Fana\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band lt-gray no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>Admission Requirements<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Equivalent of a U.S. bachelor&#8217;s degree.<\/li>\n<li>B.A. in Spanish, a minimum of 12 credits in Spanish at the undergraduate level or equivalent proficiency exam.<\/li>\n<li>Applicants with non-U.S. degrees: Please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/graduate\/how-to-apply\/international-applicants\/\">international applicants page<\/a> to review U.S. degree equivalency information.<\/li>\n<li>*Students seeking an F1\/J1 visa are not eligible for this certificate program unless they are currently pursuing a master&#8217;s degree at Montclair State University and are able to simultaneously pursue both programs while maintaining their student visa requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Application Checklist<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Application Deadline: Rolling admission.<\/li>\n<li>Online Application: <a href=\"https:\/\/graduate.montclair.edu\/apply\/\">Submit application<\/a> and $60 non-refundable fee (or waiver if applicable).<\/li>\n<li>Essay: Please write an integrated essay providing a response to each of the following questions:\n<ul>\n<li>What are your goals for graduate study and your future career?<\/li>\n<li>In what ways do your academic background and your professional experiences provide evidence of your potential for success in the program you selected and in your eventual career? Please give specific examples of relevant coursework and\/or experience.<\/li>\n<li>Is there any further information we should consider in assessing your candidacy?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Transcript: One from each college attended.<\/li>\n<li>Resume: Optional.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>Featured Faculty<\/h2>\n<p class='a11y-label'><!-- fetch new: 27.47 ms --><!-- decode:  0.10 ms --><!-- output:  0.03 ms --><\/p><ul class=\"profile-grid\"><li><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"profile-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" alt=\"Maria Jose Garcia Vizcaino profile photo\" data-original-image=\"\/profilepages\/media\/48\/user\/mjpicture.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/profilepages\/media\/48\/user\/mjpicture.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"profile-text\"><span class=\"name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~garciavizcam\">Maria Jose Garcia Vizcaino<\/a><\/span><span class=\"title\">Professor<\/span><span class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:garciavizcam@montclair.edu\">garciavizcam@montclair.edu<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"profile-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" alt=\"Raul Galoppe profile photo\" data-original-image=\"\/profilepages\/media\/39\/user\/galoppe.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/profilepages\/media\/39\/user\/galoppe.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"profile-text\"><span class=\"name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~galopper\">Raul Galoppe<\/a><\/span><span class=\"title\">Professor<\/span><span class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:galopper@montclair.edu\">galopper@montclair.edu<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band lt-gray no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column two-fifths\">\n<h2>Related Programs<\/h2>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column three-fifths\">\n<p><div class=\"related-program-container\"><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/ma-spanish\/\" class=\"name\">Spanish<\/a><span class=\"program-info\"><span class=\"program-info\">MA &bull; Master's<\/span><\/span><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/spanish-post-baccalaureate-teacher-certification\/\" class=\"name\">Spanish Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification<\/a><span class=\"program-info\"><span class=\"program-info\">Teacher Certification<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"program-contact-band\"><div class=\"background-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<h2>Questions? We&#8217;re Here to Help.<\/h2>\n<p>If you have any general questions regarding the application process and requirements, please contact Undergraduate Admissions.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"contact-card-holder\"><div class=\"contact-card\"><div class=\"narrative\"><p class=\"name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/graduate\/\">Office of Graduate Admissions<\/a><\/p>The office of Graduate Admissions will guide you every step of the way on your journey from learning about the University and its offerings, to applying for a program through to acceptance and enrollment.<\/div><div class=\"details\"><ul class=\"contact-list\"><li><svg title=\"envelope icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M0 64l512 0 0 80L256 320 0 144 0 64zM0 448L0 182.8 237.9 346.4 256 358.8l18.1-12.5L512 182.8 512 448 0 448z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"mailto:graduate@montclair.edu\">graduate@montclair.edu<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"phone icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M164.9 24.6c-7.7-18.6-28-28.5-47.4-23.2l-88 24C12.1 30.2 0 46 0 64C0 311.4 200.6 512 448 512c18 0 33.8-12.1 38.6-29.5l24-88c5.3-19.4-4.6-39.7-23.2-47.4l-96-40c-16.3-6.8-35.2-2.1-46.3 11.6L304.7 368C234.3 334.7 177.3 277.7 144 207.3L193.3 167c13.7-11.2 18.4-30 11.6-46.3l-40-96z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"tel:973-655-5147\">973-655-5147<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"map icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M215.7 499.2C267 435 384 279.4 384 192C384 86 298 0 192 0S0 86 0 192c0 87.4 117 243 168.3 307.2c12.3 15.3 35.1 15.3 47.4 0zM192 128a64 64 0 1 1 0 128 64 64 0 1 1 0-128z\"><\/path><\/svg>The Graduate School, 4th Floor<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"contact-card\"><div class=\"narrative\"><p class=\"name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/profilepages\/view_profile.php?username=garciavizcam\">Program Coordinator: Dr. Maria Jose Garcia Vizcaino<\/a><\/p>Get detailed information about the program itself\u2014from curriculum and faculty expertise to research, internships and career outcomes. The program coordinator can explain how the program connects to your academic and professional goals.<\/div><div class=\"details\"><ul class=\"contact-list\"><li><svg title=\"envelope icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M0 64l512 0 0 80L256 320 0 144 0 64zM0 448L0 182.8 237.9 346.4 256 358.8l18.1-12.5L512 182.8 512 448 0 448z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"mailto:garciavizcam@montclair.edu\">garciavizcam@montclair.edu<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"phone icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M164.9 24.6c-7.7-18.6-28-28.5-47.4-23.2l-88 24C12.1 30.2 0 46 0 64C0 311.4 200.6 512 448 512c18 0 33.8-12.1 38.6-29.5l24-88c5.3-19.4-4.6-39.7-23.2-47.4l-96-40c-16.3-6.8-35.2-2.1-46.3 11.6L304.7 368C234.3 334.7 177.3 277.7 144 207.3L193.3 167c13.7-11.2 18.4-30 11.6-46.3l-40-96z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"tel:973-655-7506\">973-655-7506<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"map icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M215.7 499.2C267 435 384 279.4 384 192C384 86 298 0 192 0S0 86 0 192c0 87.4 117 243 168.3 307.2c12.3 15.3 35.1 15.3 47.4 0zM192 128a64 64 0 1 1 0 128 64 64 0 1 1 0-128z\"><\/path><\/svg>Conrad J. 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