UTRGV offers the most comprehensive array of graduate Spanish Translation & Interpreting courses in the United States, with a full-fledged, 100% online Master of Arts and 5 different specialized graduate certificates. We leverage the Internet to bring you our renowned, international faculty of leading translation scholars and professionals from across the U.S. and Europe. You will learn from the best in the field without leaving home. MA program (12 courses) may build on coursework taken initially towards the Certificates (5 courses).
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"The Spanish Translation and Interpreting MA program is excellent. It helped me achieve the goal of becoming a Texas Licensed Court Interpreter. I have been able to apply the knowledge and skills that I acquired throughout the program."
Priscilla Muzza-Pastor, MA
Licensed Court Interpreter & Alumna
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The Masters of Arts (MA) in Spanish Translation and Interpreting requires a total of 12 semester-long courses (36 graduate credits) that can be completed in a period ranging from 2 to 6 years, based on the student’s desired pace, and including some intensive summer courses as well. The program will provide instruction in the translation of general and specialized texts from English into Spanish and vice versa at a professional level. This program also covers the latest field-related technologies related to the production of translated texts.
The Graduate Certificate in Court Interpreting seeks to appeal both to practicing professionals and candidates who aim to obtain high-end interpreting abilities in the court and judiciary areas (translation of legal documents, simultaneous and consecutive interpreting). This program is offered fully online using video streaming technology. Students take 15 credits (5 courses) of graduate classes.
The Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Interpreting seeks to appeal both to practicing professionals and candidates who aim to obtain high-end interpreting abilities in the medical and healthcare interpreting areas (translation of medical records, simultaneous and consecutive interpreting capabilities, cultural and patient-doctor mediation skills). This program is offered fully online using video streaming technology. Students take 15 credits (5 courses) of graduate classes.
The Graduate Certificate in Literary Translation seeks to appeal both to practicing professionals and candidates who aim to hone and develop their skills in Literary Translation. The program also seeks to provide an optimal entryway to postsecondary education in the Humanities, and offers its graduates the possibility to pursue and complete an MA in Translation and Interpreting, also on a 100% online basis. Students will become familiar with the basic tenets of textual production for literary purposes and will explore the specificities of the translation of various genres between English and Spanish, and vice-versa. This program is offered 100% online. Students take 15 credits (5 courses) of graduate classes.
The Graduate Certificate in Localization and Audiovisual Translation seeks to appeal to translators and current practitioners who wish to acquire theoretical and hands-on knowledge of cutting-edge translation technologies in order to increase their productivity by using computer-assisted translation software and, also, in order to increase their competitiveness by offering subtitling, dubbing, website and software localization capabilities and services. Students take 15 credits (5 courses) of graduate classes.
The Graduate Certificate in Spanish Translation and Interpreting offers training in a set of professional skills devised to prepare graduates for the translation of texts from and into Spanish and English, with the ability to take elective courses in specialized translation and/or interpreting.
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Program Benefits
UTRGV's Spanish Translation and Interpreting Programs are Your Best Option.
Flexible and Convenient
Complete your degree and upgrade your career without leaving home and at your own pace.
Affordable Tuition
Our MA program in Translation and Interpreting is one of the most affordable in the nation.
100% Online
Take classes from anywhere at any time for more freedom and flexibility throughout your busy week.
Texas Resident Estimated Cost
Non-Resident/International Estimated Cost
$17,776
$32,500
Scholarships and financial aid may be available.
Master of Arts in Spanish Translation and Interpreting
Start a Graduate Certificate in Spanish Translation and Interpreting, Healthcare Interpreting, Court Interpreting, Literary Translation or Localization & Audiovisual Translation, and complete additional courses to earn a Master’s.
Texas Resident Estimated Cost
Non-Resident/International Estimated Cost
$7,406
$13,541
Graduate Certificate
"UTRGV’s translation and interpreting online program provided me the flexibility I needed as a full-time employee and the diversity of courses I was looking for in my pursuit of becoming a certified translator.”
Reiniero A. Rivera, MA
ATA Certified Translator & Alumnus
#1 Best Online Master's in Translation program by OnlineSchoolsReport.com in 2021