This program is designed to meet the increasing demand for translators and interpreters in health professions and the law. It provides comprehensive training with emphasis on basic computer translation and terminology skills. It instructs students in the techniques and methods of translation and interpreting – from English to Spanish and Spanish to English – required in medical and legal/judicial settings. Show
Along with the Translation and Interpreting in Spanish Certificate, the department also offers the following options for graduate study: Spanish (MA), Spanish (Combined BA/MA), and Spanish (Combined BA/MAT). Please refer to our programs of study page for a comprehensive list of all of the graduate programs offered within the university. B.A. in Spanish or a minimum of 12 credits in Spanish at the undergraduate level. Applicants with non-U.S. degrees, please visit the international applicants page to review the U.S. degree equivalency information. The Graduate School requires the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree in order to be eligible to apply for a graduate program. In order to make applying for graduate school as seamless as possible for you, we have
The following is a list of the supplemental materials that will accompany your application for the Translation and Interpreting in Spanish Certificate Program – Graduate:
This is a 12 credit program. The four courses included in the program are: Translation and Health, Translation and the Law, Simultaneous Interpretation, and Consecutive Interpretation. For more information, please visit the program listing in the University Catalog. The Spanish translation and interpretation program equips students with the latest skill sets for exciting and rewarding careers. CareersWe have a well-connected and influential alumni network that is eager to help you launch your career. Our recent graduates are sought after around the world by high-profile government and intergovernmental organizations such as the United Nations, Organization of American States, European Commission, International Monetary Fund, Inter-American Investment Corporation, Bank for International Settlements, and U.S. Department of State’s Office of Language Services. They also work for language service companies and educational and nonprofit organizations. Many thrive as freelance translators and interpreters. As the Spanish-speaking population continues to grow in the U.S., our alumni are in great demand for court, medical, conference, and diplomatic translation and interpretation. We offer a special training module to help our students prepare for the United Nations language competitive exam for Spanish. InternshipsDuring the summer and winter breaks, students take advantage of internship opportunities at organizations like the U.S. Commercial Service, the United Nations, and Stanford Health Care. During the semester, our location in Northern California provides students with numerous opportunities to interpret and translate for nonprofit organizations and community events in areas such as health care, agriculture, education, IT, and outreach. Course WorkThanks to our small class sizes, you will receive individual attention, immediate feedback, and intensive mentoring from your professors, greatly accelerating your development. This also means you will have more hours of practice in our interpretation booths, giving you a competitive edge once you graduate. We integrate the latest technology trends into the classroom. As a result, our Spanish translation students learn to work with online corpora, term banks, and other common CAT tools, while our Spanish interpretation students explore new technologies, such as remote interpreting platforms, and interpret for live webcasts of high-profile campus events. Our students can choose electives such as Community Interpreting as a Profession, as well as medical and legal interpreting classes. International StudentsOur international students greatly benefit from the immersive English environment at the Middlebury Institute. Upon graduation, international students may be able to take advantage of Optional Practical Training (OPT) to work in the U.S. for a year (or two years for Translation and Localization Management graduates). Students from Spain may be able to take advantage of Fulbright and la Caixa scholarships or the European Commission Bursary for Conference Interpreters to fund their education. FacultyOur faculty are active professionals who bring a broad range of experience and expertise to their teaching, having translated and interpreted for organizations such as the U.S. Department of State, the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean, the Organization of American States, the Inter-American Development Bank, the International Olympic Committee, local Silicon Valley IT companies, high-profile international conferences, and many more. They foster strong mentoring relationships with students, providing guidance on academic performance and career opportunities. NewsUp to the Test: Passing the United Nations Exams for InterpretersHow recent Middlebury Institute graduate Gustavo Mercado MACI ’19 passed one of the United Nation’s most difficult interpretation examinations. Read more. Student Wins World Literature Today Translation ContestIn her second year in the Spanish translation and interpretation program, Samantha Vila won the World Literature Today student translation contest. Read more Leader in Residence Alumna Lorena Ortiz Schneider Shares Insights from a Career in Language ServicesAs part of the Middlebury Institute’s Leaders in Residence program, alumna Lorena Ortiz Schneider, a 1992 graduate of our translation and interpretation programs, recently presented three sessions for students sharing experiences and insights from her 30-year career in language services. Read more. Three Institute Students Excel in UN Translation ContestOnce again, Middlebury Institute students excelled in the United Nations-sponsored St. Jerome’s Translation Contest. Held for the 14th time in 2019, the contest is organized by the Conference Management Service of the United Nations at Vienna. Read more What can you do with a translation and interpretation degree?Some options are more directly associated with specific areas of Translation Studies than others.. Author.. Archivist.. Corporate Recruiter.. Freelance Writer.. Human Resources Specialist.. International Development Worker.. Labour Relations Representative.. Is there a demand for Spanish translators?Employment of interpreters and translators is projected to grow 20 percent from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 9,200 openings for interpreters and translators are projected each year, on average, over the decade.
What can you do with a Masters in translation?A graduate degree in translation will prepare you for a successful career in the language industry as:. professional translators.. localizers.. terminologists.. post-editors.. project managers.. language consultants.. quality management.. Which degree is best for translator?A bachelor's translation degree is all that is required to enter the field. If you already know that you would like to be a translator rather than an interpreter, you will want to focus on your reading and writing skills. Continue to hone your skills by doing extra work outside of class.
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