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Foreign Language

Offerings for Foreign Language:

AA Degree

Field of Study AA

Area of Concentration AA

Related to the baccalaureate degree, the AA degree does not have a declared major, but contains 1st and 2nd year courses which will generally transfer to a four-year college or university.

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This associate of arts degree leads to the bachelor of arts degree with a major in Mexican-American Studies. This block of courses satisfies the lower division requirements for a bachelor's degree and is transferable to other higher education institutions in Texas

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Students desiring to work toward a major in international education can complete the requirements for the associate of arts degree and the area of concentration hours for international education. Upon successful completion, graduates will receive an AA degree with an area of concentration in international education.

Offerings Available at:

CyFair
Kingwood
Montgomery
North Harris
Tomball

Salary:
Salaried interpreters and translators had median hourly earnings of $17.10 in May 2006. The middle 50 percent earned between $12.94 and $22.60. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $9.88, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $30.91.

Earnings depend on language, subject matter, skill, experience, education, certification, and type of employer, and salaries of interpreters and translators can vary widely. Interpreters and translators who know languages for which there is a greater demand, or which relatively few people can translate, often have higher earnings as do those with specialized expertise, such as those working in software localization. Individuals classified as language specialists for the Federal Government earned an average of $76,287 annually in 2007. Limited information suggests that some highly skilled interpreters and translators-for example, high-level conference interpreters-working full time can earn more than $100,000 annually.

For those who are not salaried, earnings may fluctuate, depending on the availability of work. Freelance interpreters usually earn an hourly rate, whereas translators who freelance typically earn a rate per word or per hour.

Job Growth:
Interpreters and translators can expect much faster than average employment growth over the next decade. Job prospects vary by specialty.

For more information please visit our Modern Language Department.

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