College of Extended Learning
Dean: Peter DeweesLegal/Court Interpretation Program (Spanish/English)
SFSU Downtown Center
425 Market Street, 2nd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94105
415-904-7770
Program Director: Lee GalleryProgram
Certificate in Legal/Court Interpretation (Spanish/English)Program Scope
This program, first offered in the Spring 1992 semester, is designed to develop language skills necessary for performance as a Spanish/English interpreter in the legal field for service in the courts, administrative hearings, and in the private sector. It is specifically aimed at assisting participants to pass the state court certification examination.Faculty
Faculty are all adjunct instructors who are certified state and federal court interpreters.Career Outlook
Certified Spanish/English interpreters are in heavy demand in the courts and administrative agencies at the county, state, and federal levels. Interpreters are self-employed and contract with courts and agencies for specific cases. In addition, law firms and corporations doing business abroad often use certified interpreters on a free-lance basis.CERTIFICATE IN LEGAL/COURT INTERPRETATION (SPANISH/ENGLISH)
Admission to the Program
Admission requirements are 56 units of prior semester units (B.A. preferred) and a high level of bilingual/biliterate ability. A written test is required before admission.Program
FL 9901 Introduction to Legal/Court Interpreting (Spanish/English)
FL 401 Sight Translation
FL 403 Consecutive Interpretation I
FL 405 Consecutive Interpretation II (with laboratory)
FL 407 Simultaneous Interpretation I
FL 409 Simultaneous Interpretation II (with laboratory)
Courses are offered in the evenings and may be offered on Saturdays, as well.