It is specifically aimed at assisting participants to pass the state court certification examination. Faculty Faculty are all adjunct instructors who are certified court interpreters.
Interpreters are self-employed and contract with courts and agencies for specific cases.
In addition, law firms and corporations doing business abroad often use certified interpreters on a freelance basis. A written test is required before admission. All courses are required except for oune course in medical interpretation. For complete course descriptions, contact the program coordinator. Medical Interpretation Courses are offered in the evenings and on Saturday mornings at the SFSU Downtown Center except for the two laboratory courses offered at the main campus.