St. Louis,
MO,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Certificate in Spanish Translation in St. Louis United States | Webster University
Webster University
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St. Louis United States
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Qualification
Advanced Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
15,265
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
6 months
This program is provided through the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, specifically the Global Languages, Cultures and Societies Department, and is exclusively offered at Webster University's St. Louis main campus.
For details about general certificate requirements, please refer to the Certificate section in the Academic Policies and Information portion of this catalog.
Important: Coursework for this certificate must be completed with a minimum grade of B- to qualify.
The certificate equips students with fundamental translation skills, methodologies, resources, and knowledge needed for professional Spanish-to-English translation work.
In today's interconnected world, cross-cultural communication plays a vital role. Translation has emerged as a growing professional sector in the U.S., offering numerous opportunities to apply language proficiency, technical abilities, and intercultural competencies. Webster's certificate program emphasizes practical learning approaches. Instead of concentrating only on theoretical concepts, most courses focus on specialized translation fields, giving students direct experience in areas like legal, medical/scientific, business/financial, technical, and literary translation. Students will compile authentic translated documents for their professional portfolios.
Certificate courses follow an 8-week schedule. Participants can complete the full four-course sequence or select individual courses based on their specific requirements.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
A completed online application for undergraduate admission. Students may submit the University's institutional application or The Common Application. Equal consideration is given to both during the admission review.
An official high school transcript and external exams (if applicable in applicant's home country). All transcripts issued in a language other than English must be accompanied by a certified English translation.
Proof of English language proficiency. See English Language Proficiency section below for approved methods.
A 300- to 500-word essay on a topic of the student's choice, such as a special interest, significant experience or notable achievement.
Strong consideration will be given to applicants who have achieved a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 (equivalent) or better (on a 4.0 scale) on all previous academic work.
Successful completion of the ELS Language Center's for Academic Purposes or ELS Language Center Level 112 (must have valid ELS 112 Certificate of Completion).
Successful completion of the University of Central Florida's Center for Multilingual Multicultural Studies (CMMS) Intensive English Program (must have valid completion certificate).
Successfully meeting the requirements for one of the following tests within the last two years:
TOEFL: iBT: 80
TOEFL: pBT: 550
IELTS: Academic: 6.0
Duolingo: 110
Pearson: 53
Cambridge Academic English: 169
Password: 6.0
GTEC: 1201
iTEP: 3.7
SAT's English-based Reading and Writing Score: 450
ACT composite score: 23
An official high school transcript and external exams (if applicable in applicant's home country). All transcripts issued in a language other than English must be accompanied by a certified English translation.
Proof of English language proficiency. See English Language Proficiency section below for approved methods.
A 300- to 500-word essay on a topic of the student's choice, such as a special interest, significant experience or notable achievement.
Strong consideration will be given to applicants who have achieved a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 (equivalent) or better (on a 4.0 scale) on all previous academic work.
Successful completion of the ELS Language Center's for Academic Purposes or ELS Language Center Level 112 (must have valid ELS 112 Certificate of Completion).
Successful completion of the University of Central Florida's Center for Multilingual Multicultural Studies (CMMS) Intensive English Program (must have valid completion certificate).
Successfully meeting the requirements for one of the following tests within the last two years:
TOEFL: iBT: 80
TOEFL: pBT: 550
IELTS: Academic: 6.0
Duolingo: 110
Pearson: 53
Cambridge Academic English: 169
Password: 6.0
GTEC: 1201
iTEP: 3.7
SAT's English-based Reading and Writing Score: 450
ACT composite score: 23
Tuition
USD
15,265