Spanish/English Translation Certificate Program

Instructional Program (CIP)

Description

Spanish-English Translation Certificate Program

A. Course Objective:
Description: The Spanish-English Translation Certificate Program is a 3-course online program designed to train entry-level translators to meet the needs of doctors’ offices, hospitals, courts, law offices, schools and other settings.

Competencies to be achieved:

Knowledge of English and Spanish health, legal and business terminology; knowledge of how to make translation decisions on the basis of the translation requirements; training in cultural competency; preparation to work as a translator in health, legal and business settings.

B. Total Cost of Program (include all costs to student including testing, licensure): $2,475 for all three courses

As of January 2021: Participants must be American Translators Association members in order to take the ATA Certification exam. Individual ATA membership: $89-$204, depending on discount eligibility. ATA exam fee: $525. ATA practice exam (optional but highly recommended by ATA): $80 for ATA members, $120 for non-members.

The training programs are offered STATEWIDE. 

C. Provide a list of all books required for the program (even if cost of books is included in tuition):
No books required.
D. Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition):
No additional supplies required. Technology Requirements – https://ce.arizona.edu/faqs#tech-requirements
E. WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification:
Name: Jo Ann Sanders
Email: sand@email.arizona.edu
Phone number: 520.626.5091

F. Direct Website link to the program: http://ce.arizona.edu/translation

G. Additional information:
• Background check requirements for licensing and background restrictions for working in the occupation:
N/A Specific employers or roles may require a pre-employment background check.
• Other requirements needed:

Proficiency in both English and Spanish. Students must successfully complete an application and Spanish-English proficiency test prior to being allowed to register for the Spanish-English Translation Certificate Program.

H. Refund Policy (provide a summary if Refund policy is not listed on school website):
https://ce.arizona.edu/policies-and-faq Your enrollment fee, minus $25 cancellation fee per class with written request 3 business days prior to the first scheduled class.

H. 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: Yes
Nationally Recognized Industry Association or Organization:
American Translators Association, http://www.atanet.org/
• Stackable: (Part of a sequence of credentials)
Yes or No: No
Career Pathway:

• Portable: (Recognized in other geographical areas; by other educational institutions; or by other industries/companies)
Yes or No (Explain):
The American Translators Association (ATA) Certification is a nationally-recognized credential. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, interpreter and translator jobs are expected to grow 18% nation-wide through 2026, much faster than other jobs, and job prospects should be best for those who have professional certification.

• Accredited Curriculum: (This is referring to the course being accredited, not the test or school)
Yes or No: No
Accrediting Agency and link to website:
J. Credential Attainment Rate: Percentage of students in the last 24 months who obtained a postsecondary credential during WIOA program participation or within one year after exit from WIOA

N/A (this program is under review for inclusion in WIOA programs)

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