Translation & Interpretation

About the Program
Upon completion of this program, students will be eligible for translator/interpreter positions in various companies, or they will be able to start their own business as freelance translators.
AWARD TYPES: Certificate Level 2
AREA OF STUDY: Business
Degrees and Certificates
Learn more about the Degrees and Certificates offered by this program by visiting the HCC Catalog.
View Degrees & Certificates by ProgramProgram Outcomes
Students will be able to:

Analyze, evaluate, and synthesize information presented in source language to provide high quality translation and interpretation to target language through written and oral communication.

Independently edit and revise translation.

Be familiar with translation technologies and become competent in their usage.

Interpret in consecutive mode in legal and medical environment.

Interpret in simultaneous mode (including chuchotage) in multilingual environment.

Establish effective communication and develop an ability to adapt to different situations and norms of interpretation.
Program Information
General Requirements
The Translation & Interpretation program provides students with the knowledge and abilities to apply individual technical skills necessary to pursue an entry-level job in the Translation & Interpretation field.
In addition, please note that a student may only earn one Occupational Skills Award (OSA) per academic year.
TSI testing required prior to first enrollment for all AAS degrees and Level II certificates.
Employment
New workers start around $32,818. Normal pay is$50,374 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $68,383.
Marketable Skills
Learn more about the marketable skills—skills valued by employers that can be applied in variety of work settings—so you can communicate these to potential employers. Click on the relevant award title below to see descriptions of marketable skills for that area.
Translation & Interpretation, C2
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