ASL/English Interpreting, Educational Interpreting (M.S.)
With a master's degree in ASL/English Interpreting, specializing in Educational Interpreting, you'll support Deaf and hard of hearing students by ensuring access to learning in K–12 classrooms. Whether you're working toward national certification or expanding your expertise as a certified interpreter, you'll develop the skills, knowledge, and mindset needed to thrive in educational settings and advocate for equitable communication in schools.

Program at a Glance
- Degree: Master of Science
- Credit Hours: 30
- Location: Online
- Application Deadline: Fall Term - August 1
- Related Programs: M.S. General Practitioner Concentration, M.S. Interpreting Pedagogy Concentration
Program Description
The Educational Interpreting Concentration (EIC) is designed to meet the needs of two groups: (a) pre-certified students who aspire to earn national certification and work in K–12 settings as an educational interpreter, and (b) certified interpreters who want to expand their specialized skills and deepen their understanding of educational interpreting in K-12 settings. This 30-credit-hour master's program includes courses in interpreting, mentoring, education, service learning, and research—all centered around the unique demands of interpreting in K–12 environments.
Offered entirely online, the EIC provides flexibility for working professionals and does not require relocation. The program is grounded in current research in both spoken and signed language interpreting and aims to develop a strong foundation in interpreting studies, advanced specialization in educational settings, and a growth mindset for lifelong learning and skills development. The program meets the standards of the Commission on Collegiate Interpreter Education (CCIE).
Applications are accepted for fall admission each year, with a deadline of August 1.
For more information, email us at eipp@unf.edu.
Program Details
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Course Catalog
Visit the ASL/English Interpreting, Educational Interpreting Course Catalog to learn more about the degree requirements. -
Course Sequence - Fall 2024 Admits
Program Format: The program is fully online, most classes include some synchronous virtual meetings.
Program Notes: This program admits annually, during the fall term. Courses are offered in a 5-term rotation, 2 courses per term. Although the program allows part time attendance, students who take fewer courses than are offered will delay graduation for at least one year as courses are only offered once in a 5-semester cycle. The course sequence below is designed to give you an idea of when courses will be offered, but it is subject to change.
Course Sequence Year 1 Fall 1 (2024) Spring 1 (2025) Summer 1 (2025) INT 6405 Interpreting Academic Subjects
INT 6911 Applied Research in Interpreting
INT 5457 Interpreting in Intercultural Contexts
INT 6932 Issues and Trends in Educational Interpreting
INT 5408 Interpreting in Educational Settings
INT 5805 Mentoring in Interpreter Education Course Sequence Year 2 Fall 2 (2025) Spring 2 (2026) INT6416 Deaf Perspectives on Interpreting
INT 6105 Foundations of Interpreting Studies INT 6415 DeafBlind Interpreting
INT 6946 Interpreting Internship
Career Outlook
There is a growing demand for qualified educational interpreters across the country, particularly in K–12 school settings. Graduates of the Educational Interpreting Concentration are prepared to work in public and private schools, regional Deaf education programs, and remote learning environments. Many pursue roles as certified educational interpreters, interpreter mentors, or access specialists supporting Deaf and hard of hearing students throughout their academic experience.

Admission Requirements
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University Requirements
Application and Fee
Prospective students are required to use our online system to create an account and submit an application. The application opens approximately one year in advance and is only good for the term and program in which it is submitted. Applicants who have submitted their application and wish to change their admission term or major/concentration may submit a new application and associated application fee. If you would like to cancel an open application, please contact us.
A $30 (USD) application fee is required regardless of previous enrollment. The application fee is non-refundable and cannot be waived. Undergraduate application fees cannot be used for a graduate application, and vise versa. The application fee must be submitted prior to the review of an application.
Current students who would like to add or change a major, concentration or certificate should submit the Change of Concentration or Major form.
College Transcripts
All applicants must provide transcripts from a U.S. institution accredited by an accepted institutional accreditor or its equivalent from a non-US institution that awarded the bachelor’s degree and master’s degree, if applicable, and transcripts from institutions where any post-baccalaureate and/or graduate credits were earned.
All admits must provide official transcripts.
All international transcripts will require a course-by-course evaluation by an approved third-party credential evaluation agency unless a graduate program has established an alternative credential evaluation procedure that is approved by the graduate school. To be accepted, the evaluation must be:
- Translated to English and be the U.S. equivalent
- Evaluated course-by-course
- Include the overall academic GPA
- Be from an approved third-party accredited evaluation service. Recommended evaluation agencies:
- SpanTran. They have created a custom application for UNF that will make sure you select the right kind of evaluation at a discounted rate. You can access their application through the SpanTran Application - UNF Graduate School portal.
- Josef Silny & Associates, Inc.
- World Education Services
Important Notes
- The UNF Graduate School cannot request transcripts on an applicants behalf.
- Unofficial transcript copies are accepted for admissions but must clearly state the institution name, student name, course information, terms, grades, and credits. Degree audits are not accepted. Admitted students will be prompted to provide official transcripts.
- If currently enrolled in courses, an incomplete transcript must be submitted before the posted deadline.
- Applicants who also have to apply through systems such as ATCAS or PTCAS, must submit separate transcripts to UNF.
- Official transcripts must:
- Must be less than one year old from the date of printing
- Must be submitted in a sealed envelope from your institution, or emailed through official electronic means.
- When requesting college transcripts, please verify with your institution(s) whether or not they are able to submit electronic transcripts in the proper EDI format. Institutions can submit transcripts via e-mail to graduateschool@unf.edu from an approved vendor such as ScriptSafe, Credentials, or Parchment.
- Former or current UNF students should not request UNF transcripts. After application submission, the UNF requirement will be updated to a "waived" status.
Where do I send transcripts?
Mail
UNF Graduate School
1 UNF Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32224Email
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Program Requirements
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree with a major in sign language interpreting OR
- Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in another field, National Certification (CSC, CI and CT, NIC, NAD V, COI), and Program permission
- A current resume showing academic and employment background, as well as interpreting experience and credentials
- Letter of intent
- 500-1000 words
- Include why you have chosen to pursue the Educational Interpreting Concentration of the MS degree and how this graduate program will help you attain your professional goals.
- ASL Video link (required as part of the application submission)
- Create a video using academic-level ASL sharing how your admission in your chosen program will help you achieve your goals. Identify those goals and discuss your intent to pursue this graduate degree. Also, discuss your own work and involvement with the Deaf community.
- Be sure your video is posted on YouTube or Vimeo and not marked as private so that faculty may easily access it.
- Two letters of recommendation
- At least one letter from a college/university professor is preferred
- Letters should address applicant's academic background and aptitude for graduate work, and the applicant's capabilities for future performance in graduate school
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International Requirements
Deadlines and Documents
The program application deadlines below are for international students who are seeking F1/J1 visas. While these deadlines are not mandatory, we encourage students to complete their applications and submit all immigration documents at least two months prior to the regular program deadlines to ensure timely visa processing. For most programs, the international deadlines are:
- Fall: June 1
- Spring: October 1
For programs with fall deadlines earlier than June 1 and spring deadlines earlier than October 1, the international deadlines are the same as the program deadlines. Please direct questions to the International Center.
According to U.S. immigration regulations, immigration documents can only be issued for students who are fully admitted to a full-time, on-campus, in-person, degree-seeking program. F-1/J-1 students cannot pursue online degree programs, part-time enrollment, or certificate programs; please see the list of F-1 Non-Qualifying Degree Programs and contact the International Center for more information. This list is subject to change.
English Language Proficiency
All international applicants, except those from an English-speaking country, are required to demonstrate English Language Proficiency by meeting the indicators listedon the English Language Proficiency page.
Affidavit of Financial Support and Bank Certification
The Affidavit is a legal document which is signed by the sponsor (the person who will be providing the funds) stating the amount of funds that she/he will provide for the educational expenses of the student applicant and then certified by a bank official that the sponsor does have that amount of funds in their account. This form represents an obligation on the part of the sponsor to provide the required amount of funds as indicated on the form. Please review the Estimated Cost of Attendance for International Students to determine the amount of funds needed to be written on the Affidavit.
All documentation and immigration inquiries should be sent to the UNF International Center.
Immunization Documentation Form and Health Insurance
All international students are required to submit proof of required vaccinations and health insurance. Please refer to the Office of Medical Compliance with any questions.
*International students must be fully admitted to a full-time, on-campus, in-person, degree-seeking program at the University of North Florida. Please contact the International Center for more information.
Program Contacts
Dr. Len Roberson
Program Director and Advisor
Alyssa Elaskari
Coordinator of Graduate Recruitment and Communications
