Important Notice
The Spanish/English Interpretation (Legal/Court) program has been discontinued and is not accepting applications. The last semester of instruction for current and former students will be summer 2024. Please contact Eduardo Cerpa with any questions.
Academic Credit Certificate in Spanish/English Interpretation (Legal/Court)
Curriculum
The formal curriculum consists of six upper-division academic courses (18 units), and two optional courses.
| Course Abbreviation | Course Title | Units/CEU | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLL 400 | Introduction to Interpreting (Online) | 3 units | $597 |
| MLL 401 | Sight Translation (Online) | 3 units | $597 |
| MLL 403 | Consecutive Interpretation I (Online) | 3 units | $597 |
| MLL 405 | Consecutive Interpretation II (Online) | 3 units | $597 |
| MLL 407 | Simultaneous Interpretation I (Online) | 3 units | $597 |
| MLL 409 | Simultaneous Interpretation II (Online) | 3 units | $597 |
| MLL 9917 | Medical Interpretation (Online) Optional | 4.5 CEU | $0 |
| MLL 9916 | Advanced Interpreting & Oral Exam Prep (Online) Optional | 1.8 CEU | $0 |
Schedule
| Online Course Title | Fall | Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| "•" indicates that the online course is offered | |||
| Introduction to Interpreting (Online) | • | • | • |
| Sight Translation (Online) | • | • | |
| Consecutive Interpretation I (Online) | • | ||
| Simultaneous Interpretation I (Online) | • | ||
| Consecutive Interpretation II (Online) | • | ||
| Simultaneous Interpretation II (Online) | • | ||
| Medical Interpretation (Online) Optional | • | • | • |
| Advanced Interpreting & Oral Exam Prep (Online) Optional | • | • |
Certificate of Completion Request
An academic certificate will be awarded upon successful completion of all six required online courses. Students must earn a minimum grade of C in all courses and have a cumulative average of C+ to earn the certificate. A certificate of completion request should not be made until all required coursework has been completed.
Gain experience and start earning wages as you continue with your training for the court interpreter exam. With our free Medical Interpretation course, you can prepare for work as a medical interpreter. This optional course prepares students to take the NBCMI Medical Interpreter Certificate Exam.
Course & Prerequisites
The free Medical Interpretation course has three prerequisites: MLL 400, MLL 401 and MLL 403. All four courses can be completed in 12 - 20 months.
| Course Abbreviation | Course Title | Units/CEU | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLL 400 | Introduction to Interpreting (Online) | 3 units | $597 |
| MLL 401 | Sight Translation (Online) | 3 units | $597 |
| MLL 403 | Consecutive Interpretation I (Online) | 3 units | $597 |
| MLL 9917 | Medical Interpretation (Online) | 4.5 CEU | $0 |
Schedule
| Online Course Title | Fall | Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| "•" indicates that the online course is offered | |||
| Introduction to Interpreting (Online) | • | • | • |
| Sight Translation (Online) | • | • | |
| Consecutive Interpretation I (Online) | • | ||
| Medical Interpretation (Online) | • | • | • |
Certificate of Completion Request
A certificate of completion will be awarded upon successful completion of the Medical Interpretation course. Complete the form below to request the certificate.