Language majors and minors, students in international business or international affairs, and anyone who will be employed by agencies or businesses that have an international dimension can enhance future job possibilities through translation expertise. The Certificate in Translation is open to all qualified American University students, full-time or part time, both undergraduate and graduate. Non-degree students may also earn certificates. In most cases, the certificate requirements may be met concurrently with a regular program of language study. Since sequencing is important, interested students should confer with an advisor in the Department of Language and Foreign Studies as soon as possible.
Students complete fifteen credit hours in approved courses.
All courses taken in the Department of Language and Foreign Studies toward the certificate can be used by graduate students toward the M.A. degree. Twelve credit hours must be taken in the Department of Language and Foreign Studies. Listed below are recommended courses from the School of Communication and the Department of Literature. Students may elect other courses upon approval of a departmental advisor. See the university catalog for regulations concerning the transfer of credits.