| ADMISSIONS |
| Application Information | Applications are accepted for fall, spring, and summer terms. |
| Application Deadlines | Fall Term . . . . . . . . August 1
Spring Term . . . . . December 1
Summer Term . . . March 15 |
| Admission Requirements | University requirements: - A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or its equivalent from a foreign institution with a GPA of 3.0 or higher in all work attempted in the last 60 credit hours of undergraduate study.
Additional program requirements: - Official transcripts from all attended institutions
- GRE test scores taken within the last five years. All sections (verbal, quantitative, and writing) must be taken.
- Two letters of recommendation indicating:
- academic background and aptitude for graduate work
- applicant's capabilities for future performance and scholarship
- At least one letter from a college/university professor is preferred
- Written statement of 500-100 words that includes the following information:
- reasons for seeking admission into the ASL Interpreting program
- professional goals
- how the program will help you attain your goals
- Resume or CV in ASL submitted as YouTube private link in email to the program director
Students should be aware that admission into any graduate program is granted on a competitive basis. Students meeting minimum requirements may be denied admission based on such factors as program capacity or academic discretion. Likewise, students may be considered for admission as an exception if stated admissions criteria are not met. |
| THE PROGRAM |
| Program Overview | The Master of Science in American Sign Language (ASL)/English Interpreting, is designed to meet the needs of students who are interested in becoming nationally certified sign language interpreters. The program consists of 43 semester hours that include prerequisites, core and major requirements. |
| Special Notes about the Program | If an applicant is not certified by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc., the program requires one previous degree to be in Interpreting (either associate's degree or bachelor's degree) except for deaf applicants. If applicant is nationally certified (CSC, CI and CT, NIC, NAD, V), a degree in another field is acceptable for admission. |
| INFORMATION |
| Program Faculty | Faculty |
| Curriculum & Requirements | Curriculum
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| Program Policies | ASL/English Interpreting Graduate Student Handbook
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Total Program
Credit Hours | 42 |
Average Length
of the Program | Two years |
