The program is comprised of classes in legal (tribal court) interpretation. The interpretation program involves a class in the introduction to the field of interpretation, a class in consecutive, simultaneous and sight interpretation, and a class in legal interpretation (tribal court system). Each student’s progress and potential for successful completion of the program will be evaluated. Students must complete this course with a grade of B or higher, and must receive a score of at least a B on the exit examination in order to receive a certificate. This course will address the development and an awareness of the principles and the current issues involved in interpretation and translation.
| Estimated Cost of Attendance | $14,020 / yr |
|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | $2,360 |
| Housing and Meals | $7,360 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,200 |
| Transportation | $1,600 |
| Other Education Costs | $500 |
Navajo Court Transcription/Interpretation Requirements (32 Credits)
| General Education Requirements | Credits | Prerequisites | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAVA 2210 | Navajo Culture | 3 | |
| NAVA 1130 | Beginning Navajo Reading & Writing | 4 | Fluent Navajo Speaker |
| MTH 113 | Technical Mathematics | 3 | SEE CATALOG |
| ENGL 1210 | Technical Communications | 3 | ENGL 098 or satisfactory placement scores |
| BCIS 1115 | Introduction to Computers | 3 | |
| Navajo Court Transcription / Interpretation Core Courses | |||
| BUSA 2420 | Tribal law | 3 | |
| CRT 101 | Introduction to Court Transcription | 3 | |
| NAV 203 | Interpretation/Translation (English/Navajo) | 4 | |
| CRT 111 | Transcription Lab (Court Case Studies) | 3 | |
| CRT 112 | Transcription Lab II (Court Case Studies) | 3 | |
| Total Required Credit Hours | 32 | ||
** Please check course descriptions for the appropriate prerequisite course(s).