Spanish Translation
Explore the Major
A degree in Spanish Translation helps students gain professional translation skills by: properly applying translation competence components, employing research tools to investigate terminology and textual conventions adequate for different text types, executing the translation process and associated problem solving and decision making processes in accordance with a set of specifications and a statement of purpose for the target text. The major offers multiple course options to accommodate diverse academic and professional goals.
Spanish Translation Department Contacts
- Academic and Professional Development Manager: Heather Lagrosa-Farr
- Section Head: Daryl Hague
- Internship Coordinator: Scott Alvord or Barbara Bonyata
- Spanish and Portuguese Department: Spanish and Portuguese
- Portuguese program: Spanish Translation
Competencies and Careers
Competencies Developed in the Program
Students in the Spanish Translation Major can expect to develop strong Communication, Information Literacy, and Cultural Navigation competencies. Want to know more about these professional competencies? Career Readiness.
Common Career Fields
Spanish Translation students can us their degree to pursue careers in many fields! Some of those include: law, education, tourism, business, and government.
Meet with Your Advisor
Would you like to know more about the program to see if it’s a good fit for your goals? Would you like to know more about your career options? Do you have a career option in mind but you’d like resources to help you chart a path toward that goal? Come with your Academic and Professional Development Manager, Heather Lagrosa-Farr.
Contact the Liberal Arts Advisement Center to set up an appointment.
Meet with your Career Director:
Your Career Director can help you get connected to alumni, find companies that are hiring, hone your resume, and strategically look for jobs. Set up an appointment with Christian Sagers here.
FAQs
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Dr. Daryl Hague
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Toggle ItemWhat if I want to double major in Spanish Translation and another program?
You can petition to double major. Learn about the process here.