One of the fastest-growing needs of the New York metro community is for qualified and professionally trained interpreters and translators. If you are fluent in English and Spanish and looking to add a skill to your resume, then the Certificate in Translation and/or Certificate in Interpretation may be right for you. This program provides you with up to 120 hours of professional training in translation and interpretation techniques. Our skilled instructors have the educational background and the real-world experience to best prepare you for work in this exciting and growing field. The courses run at night from our convenient Manhattan location and the program can be completed in a year. This is a non-credit certificate program. Institutional Member: American Translators Association, Society of Medical Interpreters

Program Coordinator

Marko Miletich
E-mail: marko.miletich@hunter.cuny.edu

Admission Requirements

Fluency in both English and Spanish is needed, including strong writing skills in both languages. Students must take a placement test and pass an oral interview. Tuition payment plans are available. To apply and take the admissions test, please attend one of the scheduled Open Houses listed to the right.

To Register

Please attend an Open House for information on the program, English & Spanish evaluation, and to register.
Location: Continuing Education Office at 695 Park Avenue, Room 1022, East Building.
Please check the Course Browser for classes available.

Certificate Programs & Fees

Many businesses, unions, trade associations, and government programs will reimburse students for the cost of this certificate program.  Several types of payment vouchers are also accepted for payment of tuition in this program.  Please contact Milena (milena.timerman@hunter.cuny.edu) with questions regarding payment.

Payment can be viewed here.

Course Requirements for the Certificate in Translation Studies-English to Spanish: $2600   

This is ideal for native or fluent Spanish speakers with strong English language skills. The certificate will provide a better understanding of the employment possibilities in the field. There is an emerging market in the Spanish-speaking world as the Spanish speaking population continues to grow. Among those are: translation agencies, newspapers, magazines, law firms, financial and publishing companies.

• Introduction to Translation Studies (English to Spanish)
• Fundamentals of Interpretation (Emphasis on Medical and Legal Settings)
• Translation Studies I (English to Spanish)
• Translation Studies II (English to Spanish)
• Elective
• Elective

Course Requirements for the Certificate in Interpretation Studies: $2,600 

This is ideal for Spanish - English bilingual students.  The certificate concentrates on the two major fields for employment in today's world: legal and medical settings.  Students will be prepared to understand the many settings that require interpretation such as courts, law firms, hospitals and clinics.                                                   

• Introduction to Translation Studies (English to Spanish or Spanish to English)
• Fundamentals of Interpretation (Emphasis on Medical and Legal Settings)
• Interpreting in Medical Settings
• Interpreting in Legal Settings
• Elective
• Elective

Course requirements for the Combined Certificate in Translation and Interpretation Studies: $3,500

This ideal for students that want to explore the worlds of translation and interpretation.  The students will receive instruction on both fields that can expand and/or combine their work opportunities, including translation agencies, newspapers, magazines, law firms, financial institutional and publishing companies.  Also, students will be prepared to understand the many settings that require interpretation such as courts, law firms, hospitals and clinics.

• Introduction to Translation Studies (English to Spanish or Spanish to English)
• Fundamentals of Interpretation Studies (Emphasis on Medical and Legal Settings)
• Translation Studies I (English to Spanish or Spanish to English)
• Translation Studies II (English to Spanish or Spanish to English)
• Interpretation in Medical Settings
• Interpretation in a Legal Settings
• Elective
• Elective