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Translating and Interpreting (TRIN)

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Delivery: A mix of daytime, evening, and online courses
Start: Fall, Spring, or Summer; Full- or Part-Time

Translating and Interpreting — Associate in Applied Science Degree (60 credits)
Translating and Interpreting — Certificate (30 credits)

About the Program

The Translating and Interpreting program is designed to educate you in developing professional interpreting skills. It is especially well suited for you if you have had previous related work experience and wish to provide accurate, culturally-competent interpretation in a variety of settings in our increasingly diverse communities. Coursework includes consecutive interpreting, simultaneous interpreting, translation techniques, working within the code of ethics of interpreting, intercultural communication, critical thinking, collaboration, and concepts in psychology and socio-linguistics. You will be trained to work in a variety of settings, including education, health care facilities, social service agencies, and legal settings.

For more information about our programs, check out our program videos at century.edu/videos.

Accreditation

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Potential Job Titles

  • Interpreters and Translators

Salary Data

  • Average Wage: $24.16/hour
    Top Earners: $36.90/hour
(seven county metro area - www.iseek.org)

Program Prerequisites

  1. Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000, or completion of RDNG 0090 with a grade of C or higher; assessment placement in ENGL 1021, or completion of ENGL 0090 with a grade of C or higher.
  2. Advanced High or Superior rating on the ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) in both English and a language other than English, prior to TRIN 1041 (contact Celia Martin Mejia if you have questions concerning the ACTFL OPI; information will be provided to students enrolled in TRIN 1031: Standards of Practice and Skill of Interpreting).
  3. The Minnesota Human Services background study with no restrictions may be required for the internship and courses with practicum, service learning and field experience requirements.
  4. Structured interpreting practicums, service learning and field experiences are important components of quality interpreter programs. Students in the Associate in Applied Science in Translating and Interpreting Program are required to complete a minimum of 60 hours of approved practicums, field experiences, or service learning. Students in the Certificate in Translating and Interpreting Program are required to complete a minimum of 30 hours of approved practicums, field experiences, or service learning.
  5. Please refer to the TRIN Program Information link on the Translating and Interpreting Program webpage for more details. Applicants are strongly encouraged to fill out the program information form and meet with the program director prior to starting coursework.

Typical Courses

  • Orientation to Interpreting
  • Introduction to Translation
  • Standards of Practice and Skills of Interpreting
  • Beginning Skills of Interpreting
  • Intermediate Skills of Interpreting
  • Advanced Skills of Interpreting
  • Glossary Development
  • Interpreting in Education
  • Interpreting in Healthcare
  • Interpreting in Legal Settings
  • Introduction to Socio-Linguistics
  • TRIN Internship

Contact Information

Admissions Office 651.773.1700 admissions@century.edu Room 2350 West
Counseling Office 651.779.3285 Ask Century Room 2410 West
Financial Aid Office 651.779.3305 finaid@century.edu Room 2320 West

Program Contact Information

Cristiano Mazzei
(Program Coordinator)		651.748.2639 cristiano.mazzei@century.eduRoom 1104 West
Marcela Estibill (Faculty)651.779.5780marcela.estibill@century.eduRoom 2073 West
Tara Gibbs (Faculty)651.779.5780tara.gibbs@century.eduRoom 2073 West
Rachel Herring (Faculty)651.779.5780rachel.herring@century.eduRoom 2073 West
Celia Martin Mejia
(Lab Assistant)		651.747.4039celia.mejia@century.eduRoom 1551 East


All new students must apply and be accepted to the college, take the college assessment test and attend an orientation prior to attending classes at Century College. Some programs have an additional application (i.e. Nursing, Radiologic Technology, etc.). Admission has become highly competitive for some programs and the college may not be able to admit all students who meet the minimum admission requirements for the program. Consult with an Admissions Representative or the Program Guide/application for further information. If you have any questions, please contact the Admissions Office.
Information is subject to change.

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