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Spanish Translation and Interpreting

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

United States of America, Aberdeen

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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

United States of America , Aberdeen

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Application Fee

USD 50

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines28-Aug-2023

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 1,075 / credit

Next Intake 28-Aug-2023

Spanish Translation and Interpreting

About

Program Overview

The increasingly multilingual reality of the United States has resulted in a growing demand for translators and interpreters who can facilitate communication through the translation of the Spanish language to and from English. The Bachelor's degree in Spanish Translation and Interpreting is the first of its kind in the State of Texas. The program prepares future practitioners of the art and science of Translation and Interpreting to play a vital role in shaping the global society of the 21^st century.

Students build the analytical skills, cultural literacy, linguistic competence, and professionalism needed by superior translators and interpreters. In addition to course offerings in writing and language, the program requires students to complete a translation and interpreting curriculum that is among the most comprehensive in the United States.

Disciplines

College of Liberal Arts

Requirements

Entry Requirements

You have decided to experience your college education in another country and UTRGV is ready to support you on this journey. We'll help make the process here as seamless as possible by guiding you through the application process and helping with academic advisement in your chosen major.

An applicant is considered an international student if the applicant meets the following conditions:

Not a citizen, permanent resident, or have an application on file to become a permanent resident of the United States, and
Will be attending UTRGV on a visa. Most international students attending UTRGV are on an F-1 student visa or a J-1 visa.

Career

Possible Career Options

According to the latest data published by the U.S. Census, more than 25 million people in the United States speak English less than "very well," and this includes 16 million Spanish speakers who are not fully proficient in English.

Graduates of the Spanish Translation and Interpreting program will have a variety of opportunities to develop a carrier as freelance translators/interpreters or as professionals working for translation agencies, non-profits, or federal agencies.

English/Spanish Court Interpreter

Medical Interpreter

Government Interpreter/Translator

Communication Community Interpreter

Literary Translator

Hispanic Marketing Specialist

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

USD 1,075

Application Fee

USD 50

How to Apply

Fill out the UTRGV international application online at applytexas.org.
Pay a $50 non-refundable application fee through ApplyTexas.
Submit official scores from one of the following English Proficiency Exams unless you qualify for an exemption:
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL); or
- IELTS; or
- Duolingo English Test
If you attended a foreign high school or college, you must send your transcript to get evaluated by SPANTRAN, Foreign Credentials Service of America (FCSA), or World Education Services (WES). SPANTRAN, FCSA, or WES are the only companies accepted by UTRGV for foreign evaluations.
For First-Year Students: Admissions Essay A or B through ApplyTexas.
For First-Year Students and Transfer students with less than 24 college hours noted on their foreign evaluation: For the 2023-2024 application cycle, UTRGV remains test-optional. If you have taken the ACT or SAT exams and wish to send us your official scores, contact the testing agency. The UTRGV school code for ACT is 6991, and for SAT 6568.