English/Portuguese Community Interpreting Certificate

Program Statement

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.