西班牙语翻译研究证书是西班牙语研究生学习的15小时选修课，主要侧重于执行翻译所必需的语言技能。翻译是指将书面文字从一种源语言翻译成另一种语言，而解释是指将口头语言从一种原始语言翻译成另一种语言。尽管该计划将重点放在前者而不是后者上，但是它们都利用与文学，语言和文化研究所获得的相同的一般语言技能。与西班牙语中比较全面的MA相比，该证书更专注于其在现代生活中的实际应用，总共需要36个小时。除了满足整个大学的录取要求之外，无论是作为研究生课程的特殊研究生还是寻求学位的学生，所有潜在学生都必须通过两种语言的笔试，
The Certificate in Spanish Translation Studies is a 15-hour option in Spanish graduate studies with its primary focus on the language skills necessary to perform translation. Translation is defined as the rendering of a written text from a source language into another, while interpretation is the rendering of spoken language from a source language into another. Although this program will focus on the former rather than on the latter, both draw on the same type of general linguistic skills as those gained by studies in literature, language, and culture. This certificate focuses more closely on their practical applications in modern day life than the more comprehensive M.A. in Spanish does, with a total of 36 hours. In addition to meeting university-wide admission requirements, either as a special graduate student or a degree-seeking student in a graduate program, all prospective students must pass a written entrance exam in both languages to determine linguistic competence and general cultural preparation. The Department will administer the exams and will inform applicants as to the date and time of their administration.