The University of Georgia offers a variety of courses, both online and in the classroom, to provide you with the quality training required to become a professional interpreter.
Successful interpreters require a thorough understanding of the concepts, cultures, terminology, environment, and issues associated with their specific interpreting roles. With training from UGA, you’ll acquire the knowledge of ethical codes and standards of practice.
Online certificate programs | Classroom certificate programs
(Online)
In this online course, instructors guides bilingual individuals who work in schools or educational settings through the principles of interpreting and translation in an education environment. Participants in this program learn to communicate without manipulation of the message.
(Online)
The instructor in this online course guides educators in K-12 grade levels on how to best maximize the skills necessary to accurately convey information concerning student’s placement, support, and eligibility for special education services. You’ll gain skills in accurately conveying information that can influence a child’s placement, support and eligibility for special education services.
(Online)
Learn special skills, translation methods, and gain a better understanding of the protocols for translating documents pertinent to all levels of educational settings. This course will prepare you to serve non-English-speaking students and their families in your school district.
(Classroom: Gwinnett)
The medical field needs interpreting professionals to help Korean-speaking people with limited English proficiency. If you are fluent in both languages, this course expands your career options.