Interpreter's education?

[Katie Janicka]

Please share your advise with the list.

Katie Janicka

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Katie Janicka
Russian Department
Bryn Mawr College

> Dear SEELangers,
>
> A student has asked me what educational background is required to
> become an interpreter.  Does one need a master's degree of some kind,
> or is there a special certificate-type program?  What is involved in
> getting into this field besides achieving native fluency in the
> languages involved?  What is the usual career path?
>
> Thanks in advance for any information.
>
> Sincerely,
> Christopher W. Lemelin
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