Why study French/English Translation Studies?

This certificate is a pre-professional program intended to provide students in French with an introduction to the methods and techniques, problems, technology, practical experience, and theory of translation of the written word. This certificate helps fulfill the need for basic education and training of translators for employment or to enable them to pursue more advanced studies.

Admission Requirements

Students already pursuing a degree in any college at UC can add the certificate to their program. Be sure to submit a declaration of the certificate program using the Delcare an Undergraduate Certificate online form.

In addition, you must meet with the program director to let them know you are pursuing the certificate and to get appropriate guidance. Do this early enough to avoid delay in obtaining your certificate.

Students not currently pursuing a degree may declare the certificate after establishing non-matriculated status.

There is a steadily growing demand for translators. Careers are available in public and private sectors, including the medical field. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor: “Employment of interpreters and translators is projected to grow 19 percent from 2018 to 2028, much faster than the average for all occupations. Globalization and large increases in the number of non-English-speaking people in the United States will drive employment growth. Job prospects should be best for those who have professional certification.” (Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Interpreters and Translators, on the Internet, April 2020)

Contact the program director, whose name and information appear on the side of this page.

Students in the UC College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) enjoy many benefits afforded through study at a research-extensive institution ranked among the nation's top 25 public research universities. UC's urban, Tristate location offers exciting opportunities for global education, research and service learning, while its student-centered focus includes an 11:1 student-faculty ratio, a nationally recognized Center for Exploratory Studies and a highly successful First Year Experience program that teaches critical skills for first-year students and provides connections with important campus resources. 

Make sure that you have declared the certificate program online. Next, make sure that the certificate program director is aware of when you are finishing the program. If you are pursuing a bachelor's degree, then your certificate will be reviewed at the time that you submit your separate degree application.

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Contact Information

Juan A. Godoy Peñas, Ph.D.
5267 Clifton Court Hall
ML 0377
Cincinnati, OH 45221-0377
(513) 556-1843
godoyjo@ucmail.uc.edu

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Program Code: 15CRT-FETS-C2