Undergraduate Certificate in Spanish-English Medical Interpreting
Website: https://twu.edu/english-rhetoric-spanish/undergraduate-program/
The Undergraduate Certificate in Spanish-English Medical Interpreting trains, qualifies, and provides clinical experience in Spanish-English medical interpreting. Students will complete the Garcia-Shilling Language Proficiency Assessment for Medical Professional certification as part of the program and will be considered qualified bilingual medical Spanish-English translators upon completion.
Marketable Skills
Marketable skills prepare students for success in a variety of professional settings. Developed through academic coursework, co-curricular engagement, and extracurricular involvement, these skills include communication, critical thinking, teamwork, ethical reasoning, adaptability, and digital literacy. Whether directly related to a student’s major or serving as complementary strengths, marketable skills enhance career readiness and reflect TWU’s commitment to producing graduates who are prepared to thrive in today’s dynamic workforce.
- Accurately represent the needs of Spanish-speaking patients to medical staff.
- Accurately translate doctor and nurse instructions to patients in Spanish.
Admissions
All applicants must meet the general undergraduate admission requirements. The following degrees have additional secondary admission criteria:
In addition, advanced-mid proficiency must be attained before taking the medical interpreting courses. A minimum score of 80% on the Garcia Shilling Language Proficiency Assessment for Medical Professionals must be met before completing the internship course. Foundational coursework that can prepare a student for the proficiency test includes SPAN 1013, SPAN 1023, SPAN 2033, SPAN 2043.
To apply for a certificate program, students must complete an Undergraduate Certification Declaration form with their advisor and submit it to the Registrar's Office.
Certificate Requirements
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Foundational Spanish Proficiency Courses (may be waived) | ||
| Elementary Spanish I | ||
| Elementary Spanish II | ||
| Intermediate Spanish I | ||
| Intermediate Spanish II | ||
| Required Coursework | ||
| SPAN 3153 | Advanced Grammar | 3 |
| SPAN 3163 | Spanish Composition | 3 |
| SPAN 3173 | Spanish for Professions | 3 |
| SPAN 3273 | Spanish for the Professions II | 3 |
| SPAN 4951 | Medical Translation and Interpretation Internship | 1 |
| Total SCHs | 13 | |
