Translation & Interpretation Studies (Spanish) Certificate

Instructional Program (CIP)

Description

Location: PCC-Downtown Campus, Tucson, AZ
FOR PROGRAM INFORMATION CONTACT: 520-206-7317

A. Course Objective
Description:
Develop your skills in Spanish-English and English-Spanish written translation in the health care, legal, literary and business fields. Courses include both hands-on and theoretical classes, as well as internship opportunities.
Competencies to be achieved:
Upon successful completion of the Translation and Interpretation Studies certificate program, the learner will be able to:
• Demonstrate an accurate and faithful translation in the target text
• Demonstrate the ability to render consecutive interpretation
• Demonstrate the ability to perform sight translations with little or no preparation
• Demonstrate the ability to interpret simultaneously
• Demonstrate accuracy in translation/interpretation at all linguistic levels (phonemic, morphological, syntactic, semantic, and pragmatic)
• Differentiate between interpretation and translation and the basic skills needed for translation and interpretation
B. Total Cost of Program (include all costs to student including testing, licensure):
$2,843.00

C. Provide a list of all books required for the program (even if cost of books is included in tuition):
Each course has a required textbook indicated in the course syllabus. For information contact: 520-206-7317

D. Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition):
For information contact: 520-206-7317

E. WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification: Sharon Macias; smacias3@pima.edu; 520-724-7653

F. Direct Website link to the program: https://www.pima.edu/programs-courses/credit-programs-degrees/arts-humanities/translation-interpretation/translation-interpretation-cert.html
G.
Additional information:
• Background check requirements for licensing and background restrictions for working in the occupation:
Fingerprinting and criminal background information may be a part of many state and federal licensing and certification processes.
• Other requirements needed: In order to be fully admitted to this program, you must score a minimum of 601 on the Spanish WebCAPE (Computerized Adaptive Placement Test) https://perpetualworks.com/
– See an advisor for details.
H.
Refund Policy (provide a summary if Refund policy is not listed on school website):
https://www.pima.edu/paying-for-school/paying-your-bill/refunds/
Student Grievance Policy: https://www.pima.edu/current-students/complaint-processes/
I.
Credentials: (The following questions must be answered along with a supporting explanation for each)
• Industry Recognized: (Developed and offered by, or endorsed by a nationally-recognized industry association or organization representing a sizeable portion of the industry sector)
Yes or No:
No,
• Stackable: (Part of a sequence of credentials)
Yes or No: Yes,
Career Pathway: Continue your studies by working toward the Translation and Interpretation Studies concentration of the AA in Liberal Arts degree.
• Portable: (Recognized in other geographical areas; by other educational institutions; or by other industries/companies)
Yes or No (Explain): Training is recognized in other geographic areas.
• Accredited Curriculum:
(This is referring to the course being accredited,
not the test or school)
Yes or No:
No, The courses in this award are accredited through the Higher Learning Commission, but not by a separate accrediting agency.
Accrediting Agency and link to website:
https://www.hlcommission.org/
J. Credential Attainment Rate: TBD% of students in the last 24 months who obtained a postsecondary credential, or secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent, during participation or within one year after exit from the training program.

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