Program Information Brief www.dmacc.edu Interpretation and Translation 2014 2015 For all campus information, call 515-964-6200 or 877-863-6222, extension 6200. Call this number to speak with an advisor about the program. The Interpretation and Translation program prepares functionally bilingual students for entry-level employment in the rapidly expanding language interpretation and translation field or for transfer to a four-year degree program in translation/interpretation studies, world languages or applied linguistics. At the completion of the program, students will be able to provide basic interpreting and translation service between English and their other language(s) in general contexts as well as in at least one specialty area: business, education, health care, human services or judicial. The program is designed for students who wish to add interpretation and translation skills to their current set of job skills, as well as those students who wish to prepare themselves for the certification exams and further academic studies that are necessary to become professional interpreters and translators. Students in the program complete general education core requirements, required general courses in interpretation/translation, and one of the following concentrations in interpretation/translation: business, education, health care, human services or judicial. All students complete an internship under the supervision of a professional interpreter/translator, during which they use the skills and apply the knowledge gained in the classroom. Interested applicants who hold a prior college degree may seek one of the following Certificates of Specialization: Interpretation and Translation Business, Interpretation and Translation Education, Interpretation and Translation Health Care, Interpretation and Translation Human Services or Interpretation and Translation Judiciary. Students who have finished either the Interpretation and Translation A.S. degree or one of the Interpretation and Translation certificates can enroll in a second or subsequent Interpretation and Translation certificate program. A program chairperson and a program counselor are available to assist students with educational and career planning. All of the Interpretation and Translation courses are offered online. Graduates of the Interpretation and Translation program may find employment in the courts, law enforcement agencies, healthcare institutions, social services agencies, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, government agencies and businesses. The program also prepares students for certification exams or for further studies in the field. For more information about the Interpretation and Translation program, please visit our website at www.dmacc.edu/programs/itr Location: Urban Selected courses in this program may be offered at other campuses or through distance learning. Students in the Business ITR, Human Services ITR and Judiciary ITR programs start in the Fall semester of ODD-NUMBERED years; students in the Education ITR and Health Care ITR programs start in the Fall semester of EVEN-NUMBERED years. Close contact with an academic advisor is strongly recommended for planning, because many courses are only offered once every two years. Go to www.dmacc.edu/admissions/applyonlinefull.asp to apply for admission. Ankeny Campus 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd. Ankeny, IA 50023-3993 Boone Campus 1125 Hancock Drive Boone, IA 50036-5399 Carroll Campus 906 N. Grant Road Carroll, IA 51401-2525 Newton Campus 600 N. 2nd Avenue W. Newton, IA 50208-3049 Urban Campus 1100 7th Street Des Moines, IA 50314-2597 West Campus 5959 Grand Avenue W. Des Moines, IA 50266-5302
Program Entry Requirements 1. Complete an application for admission. 2. Satisfy the assessment requirement. 3. Complete the ITR online program information orientation including the survey. 4. Provide evidence of proficiency in English with one of the following: a. ACT score on the English subtest of 19 or above b. A minimum COMPASS writing score of 70 c. Completion of ENG 105 with grade of C or better d. TOEFL score of 173 on the computer test or 500 on the paper test e. Completion of 2 years of college study with a minimum GPA of 2.0 (or equivalent) at an institution where English is the medium of instruction f. Other evidence demonstrating English proficiency may be approved by the program chair 5. Show proficiency in a second language with one of the following: a. Evidence of completion of high school in a country where the second language is spoken b. Two years of college study with a minimum GPA of 2.0 (or equivalent) at an institution in a country where the second language is spoken c. Completion of a college minor in the second language with a minimum grade of C for all courses taken in the second language d. Proficiency may be demonstrated with other evidence, but must be approved by the program chair Note: Students will need computer skills to be successful in the program. If students do not have these skills, completion of BCA 212 or CSC 110 is strongly recommended. Graduation Requirements To earn an Interpretation and Translation A.S. degree, a student must complete the standard core requirements for the degree, plus the Interpretation and Translation required courses and options, maintain a 2.0 grade point average and receive a grade of C or above in all ITR coursework.
BUSINESS INTERPRETATION/TRANSLATION CONCENTRATION (Starts Fall Semester of ODD-NUMBERED YEARS) Semester 1 (Fall Semester of Odd-Numbered Years) A.S. degree Core Courses 5 8 Semester 2 (Spring Semester of Even-Numbered Years) IITR 103 Fundamentals of Interpretation 3 Semester 3 (Summer Semester of Even-Numbered Years) Semester 4 (Fall Semester of Even-Numbered Years) ITR 211 Business Term & Sight Trans 3 ITR 213 Business Interpretation I 3 Semester 5 (Spring Semester of Odd-Numbered Years) ITR 214 Business Interpretation II 3 ITR 217 Business Translation 3 Semester 6 (Summer Semester of Odd-Numbered Years) ITR 811 Business I/T Internship 3 for the Business Concentration 64
EDUCATION INTERPRETATION/TRANSLATION CONCENTRATION (Starts Fall Semester of EVEN-NUMBERED YEARS) Semester 1 (Fall Semester of Even-Numbered Years) A.S. degree Core Courses 5 8 Semester 2 (Spring Semester of Odd-Numbered Years) ITR 103 Fundamentals of Interpretation 3 AS degree Core Courses 6 9 Semester 3 (Summer Semester of Odd-Numbered Years) Semester 4 (Fall Semester of Odd-Numbered Years) ITR 231 Education Term & Sight Trans 3 ITR 233 Education Interpretation I 3 Semester 5 (Spring Semester of Even-Numbered Years) ITR 234 Education Interpretation II 3 ITR 237 Education Translation 3 Semester 6 (Summer Semester of Even-Numbered Years) ITR 831 Education I/T Internship 3 for the Education Concentration 64
HUMAN SERVICES INTERPRETATION/TRANSLATION CONCENTRATION (Starts Fall Semester of ODD-NUMBERED YEARS) Semester 1 (Fall Semester of Odd-Numbered Years) A.S. degree Core Courses 5-8 Semester 2 (Spring Semester of Even-Numbered Years) ITR 103 Fundamentals of Interpretation 3 Semester 3 (Summer Semester of Even-Numbered Years) Semester 4 (Fall Semester of Even-Numbered Years) ITR 251 Human Services Term & Sight Trans 3 ITR 253 Human Services Interpretation I 3 Semester 5 (Spring Semester of Odd-Numbered Years) ITR 254 Human Services Interpretation II 3 ITR 257 Human Services Translation 3 Semester 6 (Summer Semester of Odd-Numbered Years) ITR 851 Human Services I/T Internship 3 for the Human Services Concentration 64
HEALTH CARE INTERPRETATION/TRANSLATION CONCENTRATION (Starts Fall Semester of EVEN-NUMBERED YEARS) Semester 1 (Fall Semester of Even-Numbered Years) A.S. degree Core Courses 5 8 Semester 2 (Spring Semester of Odd-Numbered Years) ITR 103 Fundamentals of Interpretation 3 Semester 3 (Summer Semester of Odd-Numbered Years) Semester 4 (Fall Semester of Odd-Numbered Years) ITR 271 Healthcare Term & Sight Trans 3 ITR 273 Healthcare Interpretation I 3 Semester 5 (Spring Semester of Even-Numbered Years) ITR 274 Healthcare Interpretation II 3 ITR 277 Healthcare Translation 3 Semester 6 (Summer Semester of Even-Numbered Years) ITR 871 Healthcare I/T Internship 3 for the Health Care Concentration 64
JUDICIARY INTERPRETATION/TRANSLATION CONCENTRATION (Starts Fall Semester of ODD-NUMBERED YEARS) Semester 1 (Fall Semester of Odd-Numbered Years) A.S. degree Core Courses 5 8 Semester 2 (Spring Semester of Even-Numbered Years) ITR 103 Fundamentals of Interpretation 3 Semester 3 (Summer Semester of Even-Numbered Years) Semester 4 (Fall Semester of Even-Numbered Years) ITR 291 Judiciary Term & Sight Trans 3 ITR 293 Judiciary Interpretation I 3 Semester 5 (Spring Semester of Odd-Numbered Years) ITR 294 Judiciary Interpretation II 3 ITR 297 Judiciary Translation 3 Semester 6 (Summer Semester of Odd-Numbered Years) ITR 891 Judiciary I/T Internship 3 for the Judiciary Concentration 64
Fixed Costs Tuition...$139.00 per credit The costs for each program are estimates and subject to change. Varied Costs Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Term 5 Term 6 Books (approximate) 100 300 100 200 200 100 Supplies 100 50 50 50 50 50 Equipment (recorder, flash drive) 60 Approximate total for the program: $10,306 What Kind of Work Will You Do? Provide translation and interpretation services in business settings. Provide interpretation and translation services in education settings. Provide interpretation and translation services in healthcare settings. Provide interpretation and translation services in human services settings. Provide interpretation and translation services in judiciary/law enforcement settings. What Skills and Abilities Will You Need? Communicate effectively in English and your other language, at the college level, both verbally and in writing. Understand the basic concepts of the emphasis area fields and be able to interpret and translate them accurately between English and your other language. Know the code of professional conduct for interpreters/translators in your emphasis area in order to act ethically in all professional settings. Be able to accurately self-assess your ability to handle assignments and act accordingly. Demonstrate strong reading skills in both languages. Demonstrate strong writing skills in both languages. Apply critical thinking skills to complex settings in your emphasis area. Be able to analyze and synthesize source texts. Be able to work independently with a minimum of supervision. Display self-discipline and emotional stamina under stress. Process interpersonal communication skills in both languages. Be able to maintain professional impartiality. What Else Should I Consider about this Program or Career Choice? Advancement in the field may require further academic training and/or certification. This program requires that you already be functionally bilingual in English and your other language(s); therefore, you may need to improve your English or your other language(s) before you can enter or continue in the program. Employment as a professional interpreter/translator usually requires a criminal background check. A felony conviction is usually a bar to service as a judiciary interpreter/translator. Some types of criminal adjudications may be a bar to service as an interpreter/translator in the education, health care or human services areas. Some jurisdictions require interpreters in certain areas (education, health care, human services) to be mandatory reporters of child abuse and/or elder abuse. Average starting salary $33,072 (2010 2011 Placement Report). Interpretation and Translation (2014 2015) Nondiscrimination Policy: Des Moines Area Community College shall not engage in or allow discrimination covered by law. This includes harassment based on race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and marital status), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability and genetic information. Veteran status in educational programs, activities, employment practices, or admission procedures is also included to the extent covered by law. Individuals who believe they have beendiscriminated against may file a complaint through the College Discrimination Complaint Procedure (ES4645). Complaint forms may be obtained from the Campus Provost s office, the Academic Dean s office, the Judicial Officer, or the EEO/AA Officer, Human Resources. For requests for accommodations, the Accommodation/Section 504/ADA Coordinator can be contacted at 515-964-6857. For Title IX questions and concerns, contact 515-964-6850. www.dmacc.edu For all campus information, call 515-964-6200 or 877-863-6222, extension 6200.