Interpreters and Translators

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Interpreters convert spoken or signed language in real time, in hospitals, courts, schools and meetings. Translators convert written documents. American Sign Language interpreters work with Deaf and hard-of-hearing people.

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High school courses that build toward it

• German · World Language

  Builds a second language, which this job uses.

• English 10 · English

  Builds reading and writing, which this job uses.

• Physical Education · Health and PE

  Builds teaching and training, which this job uses.

• Child Development · Career and Technical

  Builds teaching and training, which this job uses.

• U.S. History · Social Studies

  Builds reading and writing, which this job uses.

• Computer Science Principles · Computer Science

  Builds computers and electronics, which this job uses.

Ranked by how much the job relies on what each course teaches, from O*NET's knowledge ratings. Your school's own courses and the counselor have the final word.