The Department of Modern Languages offers an A.A. in Modern Languages with a specialization in Spanish Translation for the Health, Legal and Business Professions. The program will provide students with the necessary skills to become translators in positions requiring linguistic background in these areas. This program prepares students for an in-demand and fast-growing profession. Career paths include professional fields such as K-12 education, court, legal, paralegal, medical and corporate translation and interpretation, multicultural advertising agencies, the fashion industry, sales and marketing and export-import businesses, journalism, food industry, travel and hospitality industries, social work, non-profit and/or humanitarian domestic and international organizations, corporate international communications, and government foreign policy agencies and departments.
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BMCC is committed to students’ long-term success and will help you explore professional opportunities. Undecided? No problem. The college offers Career Coach for salary and employment information, job postings and a self-discovery assessment to help students find their academic and career paths. Visit Career Express to make an appointment with an advisor, search for jobs or sign-up for professional development activities with the Center for Career Development. Students can also visit the Office of Internships and Experiential Learning to gain real world experience in preparation for a four-year degree and beyond. These opportunities are available to help BMCC students build a foundation for future success.
Required Common Core
| English Composition | 6 |
| Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning | 3 |
| Life and Physical Sciences | 3 |
| TOTAL REQUIRED COMMON CORE | 12 |
Flexible Core
| Creative Expression | 3 |
| Individual and Society | 3 |
| Scientific World | 3 |
| U.S. Experience in Its Diversity | 3 |
| World Cultures and Global Issues | 6 |
| TOTAL FLEXIBLE COMMON CORE | 18 |
| TOTAL COMMON CORE | 30 |
Curriculum Requirements
Footnotes
- Choose 15 credits from TRS 231, TRS 232, TRS 233, TRS 234, TRS 235 and TRS 245. Of this list, students must take TRS 231, TRS 232, and TRS 245.
- Choose 9 credits from HED 110, AFL 161, CRJ 101, BUS 104, BUS 110, any LIN course or any SPN course above SPN 200.
Notes
Please note, these requirements are effective the 2021-2022 catalog year. Please check your DegreeWorks account for your specific degree requirements as when you began at BMCC will determine your program requirements.
