This certificate prepares bilingual students to work as interpreters in a variety of community settings. Students develop specialized vocabulary and communication skills and learn the standards and practices of professional interpreters and translators.

Program Information

Interpreters are required to demonstrate written and oral fluency in both English and Portuguese.
ENG 101: Composition I: College Writing is a co-requisite to HUM 156: Fundamentals of Interpreting and Translating
Students with prior experience as interpreters should consult with the program director or PEL Coordinator to discuss Credit for Prior Learning (CPL).
All courses in this certificate align with the Associate in Science in General Studies, Humanities and Arts Studies.

After Bristol

Students with a bachelor’s degree can prepare to take the Office of Court Interpreter Services (OCIS) certification exam.
The program follows Massachusetts Medical Interpreters Association (MMIA) guidelines.

English/Portuguese Community Interpreting Certificate

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Total credits: 27

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