Value of a Minor
Are you interested in enhancing your studies with a minor? In addition to major areas of study, UTSA offers a variety of programs that provide valuable contributions to students' academic careers. While pursuing an undergraduate minor, students have the opportunity to explore personal interests and passions outside of their major program or complement their current major, helping them further stand out in the job market.
Why Pursue a Minor in Translation and Interpreting
Adding a minor in Translation and Interpreting Studies provides students with the opportunity to deepen their understanding of both the theory and practice of language mediation, specifically in English and Spanish. This minor is ideal for students with intermediate to advanced proficiency who are interested in learning how to leverage their language skills in professional environments. Students will be prepared for careers in fields such as education, medicine, social work, criminal justice and law.
What You'll Study
This program is open to all majors, and some coursework for this minor can be applied toward your degree. Students pursuing the minor in Translation and Interpreting Studies will complete 18 semester credit hours, with coursework supported and enhanced by existing advanced-level Spanish language and linguistics courses. Learn more about your coursework options below!
Adding a Minor
Though not required, declaring a minor is an excellent way to enhance your major area of study. A minor typically consists of 6 courses (18 semester credit hours), and may have additional requirements depending on the minor selected. After being admitted to UTSA and registered for classes, students can meet with their assigned academic advisor to discuss the addition of a minor to their degree plan.
Please note, students can add a minor as long as they have earned less than 75 credit hours. However, the addition of a minor may or may not delay graduation. All requirements for the minor must be met at graduation; a minor cannot be added to a student’s degree program once they graduate. Students should meet with their assigned academic advisor to understand the impacts of adding a minor to their degree plan.
Students will select two from the following Spanish courses:
- Oral and Written Expression
- Oral Communication Skills
- Spanish for Healthcare Professionals
- Language and Writing
- Advanced Language Skills
Students will select three from the following Translation and Interpreting Studies courses:
- Introduction to Translation and Interpreting
- Translation and Interpreting for the Language Specialist
- Interpreting in Legal Settings
- Interpreting in Medical Settings
- Advanced Practice in Healthcare Interpreting
- Topics in Translation and Interpreting Studies
Students will select one from the following Linguistics courses:
- Introduction to Linguistics
- Forensic Linguistics
- Linguistic Structures of Spanish
- Topics in Spanish Linguistics
- The Spanish of the United States
