Interpretation is the facilitation of communication between speakers of different languages in the spoken medium; to be accepted into the program students must have high-level oral and written proficiency in English and another spoken language. Courses for the certificate cover general theory and practical skills necessary for performing entry-level professional interpretation in a variety of settings (e.g., legal, medical, and social). Core courses provide fundamental interpreting and related skills to speakers of any language and advanced courses focus on interpreting practice and skill-building for speakers of select languages.