BSc in Translation - Russian in Kent United States | Kent State University

The Bachelor of Science in Translation is a career-oriented program tailored for students wanting the professional emphasis and cross-disciplinary scope that the B.S. provides, incorporating a minor, dual major, or certificate to build essential translation skills for professional environments. It covers fundamental translation principles and their practical application.

By requiring a minor, certificate, or additional major, students gain specialized knowledge in a particular field where they can focus their translation work. This degree also allows students to combine majors and minors to enhance their competitiveness in an industry the U.S. Department of Labor identifies as one of the world's fastest-growing sectors. Translation students are highly encouraged to study abroad in a region where their chosen language is spoken to reach the required fluency level. Key skills include mastery of both source and target languages, cultural understanding, subject-matter expertise, research abilities, terminology management, technical proficiency, industry awareness, and translation competence.