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The Spanish Translation and Interpretation degree combines theoretical and practical training including internships and service opportunities. This degree will equip you with all the knowledge and skills needed to become an interpreter or translator, helping people connect across language barriers.
UNK's curriculum includes proficiency with industry-leading technology like Wordfast translation tools, courtesy of Wordfast LLC and Yves Champollion, as well as memoQ Translator Pro. You'll also have the opportunity to observe and participate in court and medical interpretation environments, ensuring you graduate with the practical experience necessary to start strong in your career.
*The bureau of labor statistics consistently projects "much faster than average" growth in this career.
Many graduates go on to work for the FBI, CIA, and United Nations as personal liaisons/escorts at home or abroad in additional to all of the great opportunities listed below.
This program is also works well as a double major, with students preparing for careers as police/corrections officers, psychologists, counselors, teachers, social workers, physical/occupational therapists, doctors, and lawyers.
Credit Hours
General Studies requirement has been reduced to 30 credit hrs allowing more freedom and making it easier to transfer to UNK.
Degree Received
Spanish Translation and Interpretation Comprehensive, Bachelor of Science
Per Credit Hour
With the New Nebraskan Scholarship all undergraduate students pay in-state tuition
UNK’s new general studies curriculum requires fewer hours, eases transferring, and gives students greater flexibility in earning their degree. This reduced the general studies credit requirement from 45 hours to 30 hours. The 4-year class schedule below is a sample timeline for progress toward a Spanish Translation and Interpretation degree at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Consult with your academic advisor.
"I graduated from UNK in Spring of 2019 with a degree in Spanish Interpreting and Translating—along with a minor in music. I believe UNK prepared me quite well for my job by giving me the opportunity to choose what I wanted to do for my internship and independent studies. Studying abroad through UNK was another benefit to me. Not only did I speak with and learn from native speakers in Costa Rica, but I also found that studying abroad forced me (in a good way) to be tough and independent."
Spanish Interpreting and Translating
Learn more about the types of jobs and common employers that Spanish Translation and Interpretation graduates work for.
UNK is Nebraska’s most affordable university even BEFORE financial aid is awarded. You’ll quickly discover that no one works harder than UNK to reduce the cost of an education and provide the best value. Learn more about scholarships and financial aid for your Spanish Translation and Interpretation Degree Program
at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
