2017-2018 Catalog

Language Interpretation (LGICE)

Award: Certificate of achievement

Pathway to associate degree: General Studies (GSAAS) 

Program location: Online

This certificate offers students the opportunity to improve their language interpreting skills while earning a certificate in interpreting entirely online. Specially designed courses help up-and-coming interpreters learn the skills required to excel in this rewarding field. 

For more information about educational cost, median loan debt, and other important information related to this program, please visit our website at mccneb.edu/Academics/Programs-of-Study/Humanities-and-Visual-Arts/Humanities/Language-Interpretation.aspx.

Graduation Requirements

General education

13.5

Major requirements

36.0

Total credit hours required

49.5

General education requirements (13.5 credit hrs.)

Communications

ENGL 1010English Composition IThis is an online course.This is a hybrid course.

4.5 credits

Social sciences

Social sciences

4.5 credits

Quantitative/numeracy skills

MATH 1220Business MathematicsThis is an online course.

4.5 credits

Major requirements for Language Interpretation (36.0 credit hrs.)

Initial course sequence

Students must take all courses

LANG 1110Introduction to Language InterpretationThis is an online course.

4.5 credits

LANG 1120Interpreting EthicsThis is an online course.

4.5 credits

LANG 1130Emphasis SeminarThis is an online course.

4.5 credits

Specialty course sequences

Students must complete one area of specialization and the special topics course

Community specialization
LANG 2110Fundamentals of Community InterpretationThis is an online course.

4.5 credits

LANG 2120Community Interpretation - Terminology and Sight TranslationThis is an online course.

4.5 credits

LANG 2130Consecutive Interpretation - Community

4.5 credits

LANG 2140Simultaneous Interpretation - Community

4.5 credits

Legal specialization
LANG 2210Fundamentals of Legal InterpretationThis is an online course.

4.5 credits

LANG 2220Legal Terminology and Sight TranslationThis is an online course.

4.5 credits

LANG 2230Consecutive Interpretation - LegalThis is an online course.

4.5 credits

LANG 2240Simultaneous Interpretation - LegalThis is an online course.

4.5 credits

Medical specialization
LANG 2310Fundamentals of Medical InterpretationThis is an online course.

4.5 credits

LANG 2320Medical Terminology and Sight TranslationThis is an online course.

4.5 credits

LANG 2330Consecutive Interpretation - MedicalThis is an online course.

4.5 credits

LANG 2340Simultaneous Interpretation - MedicalThis is an online course.

4.5 credits

LANG 2900Special Topics in Languages

variable credits

See Curriculum Plan