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Translation in Spanish Certificate

For Spanish Majors

9 Credits

The translation in Spanish certificate allows Spanish majors to add a level of specialization to their degree.

Because translation today requires that translators specialize in one or more areas, we ask students in this program to bring together their linguistic skills in Spanish and knowledge and skills they developed in other areas at Shippensburg University.

For specialties, you may select:

  • A single subject area (your major or minor are acceptable as long as they are not Spanish)
  • A combination of relevant courses approved by the translation specialization coordinator

You must be a Spanish major to pursue a Translation in Spanish Certificate.

Possible specialties include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Accounting
  • Communication/journalism
  • Biology
  • Business
  • Chemistry
  • Computer science
  • Criminal justice
  • Earth science
  • Economics
  • Finance
  • Geography
  • Geology
  • International studies
  • Management Information Systems
  • Marketing
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Political science
  • Public relations

You may consider joining the Spanish Club, which allows you to practice the Spanish language and learn about Hispanic culture through trips, events and more. Students may also seek membership in the Spanish honor society, Sigma Delta Pi. Joining either group looks great on a resume.

Course Work for Translation in Spanish Certificate

Because translation today requires that translators specialize in one or more areas, we ask that students in the Translation Specialization Program bring together their linguistic skills in Spanish and the knowledge and skills they developed in the other disciplines taught at Shippensburg University. Students can either select a single subject area (that of their major/minor is acceptable, provided that they are not completing a Spanish major/minor) or a combination of relevant courses approved by the Translation Specialization Coordinator.

Possible specialties include, but are not limited to the following: Accounting, Communication/Journalism, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Earth Science, Economics, Finance, Geography, Geology, International Studies, Management Information Systems, Marketing, Mathematics, Physics, Political Science, Public Relations.

Visit the catalog for course descriptions.

Students must be a Spanish major to pursue this certificate.

  • SPAN 330 - Spanish for the Professions
  • SPAN 420 - Theory and Practice of Translation 
  • SPAN 425 - Advanced Oral Interpreting 

Contact the Global Languages and Cultures Department

Rowland Hall 109 1871 Old Main Dr. Shippensburg, PA 17257 Phone: 717-477-1635