Program Overview for Interpretation |
ETP eligible | yes |
School | Bellevue College |
Program website | |
Program contact | |
Program description | Interpretation is the facilitation of communication between speakers of different languages in the spoken medium; to be accepted into the program students must have high-level oral and written proficiency in English and another spoken language. Courses for the certificate cover general theory and practical skills necessary for performing entry-level professional interpretation in a variety of settings (e.g., legal, medical, and social). Core courses provide fundamental interpreting and related skills to speakers of any language and advanced courses focus on interpreting practice and skill-building for speakers of select languages. |
Financial Information |
Tuition per credit | $123.58 (WA Resident) |
Fees | Contact Program Advisor |
Books and materials | Contact Program Advisor |
Supplies, tools, uniform | Contact Program Advisor |
Program Information |
Length of training | 12-18 Months |
Award type | Certificate of Accomplishment |
Credits | 24 |
Locations offered |
some courses online |
Offered evenings/weekends | yes |
Offered online | some courses online |
Certification/license required to work in this field | no
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Certification/license obtained as part of training program | no
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Certification/license test preparation provided | no
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