Graduate Certificate in ASL/English Interpreting
Lawrence , United States
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Diploma
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Deaf Studies | Translation
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English
About Program
Program Overview
The ASL/English Interpreting certificate prepares students for national certification exams, equipping them with skills for professional interpreting. It is open to students with ASL proficiency or heritage language signers. The program includes two tracks: introductory and professional, and provides information on state credentialing and licensure requirements.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The ASL/English Interpreting certificate is designed for students who want to pursue ASL/English interpreting at either the introductory or professional level.
Objectives:
- Prepare students to sit for the NIC and BEI national certification exams so they are eligible for state credentialing in KS and MO.
- Equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to prepare them to sit for the certification exams.
Program Description:
- The certificate is designed for students who have completed coursework toward a BA with ASL proficiency IV.
- It is also open to students who are heritage language signers, or have completed ASL I-IV.
- It is highly recommended that students complete the Advanced ASL certificate before the ASL/English Interpreting track due to the level of proficiency required.
- Students that enter the program with proficiency beyond ASL VI are eligible to pursue the ASL/English Interpreting certificate without completion of the Advanced ASL certificate, with instructor permission.
- There is an ASL proficiency test required to begin the ASL/English Interpreting certificate.
Careers:
- Students in KS who pass the performance certification exam are eligible to register in KS as an interpreter.
- Students in MO who pass the MO certification exam are eligible to seek licensure in MO as an interpreter.
Other:
- The website https://kcdhh.ks.gov/communication-services/interpreting-services provides information about KS interpreter registration.
- The website https://mcdhh.mo.gov/interpreter-info/ provides information about MO interpreter certification and licensing.
- The website https://rid.org/programs/gap/state-by-state-regulations/ provides resources for licensure and certification boards outside of Kansas.
- The Undergraduate and Graduate Certificates in ASL/English Interpreting does not guarantee that students will pass the certification exams.
- The program includes two tracks: Introduction to ASL/English Interpreting Track and Professional ASL/English Interpreting Track.
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Admission Requirements
Entry Requirements:
- Academic Requirements: Students must have completed coursework toward a BA with ASL proficiency IV or have completed ASL I-IV.
- Language Proficiency: Students must complete an American Sign Language proficiency exam prior to admissions into the program.
- Other Requirements:
- Students that enter the program with proficiency beyond ASL VI are eligible to pursue the ASL/English Interpreting certificate without completion of the Advanced ASL certificate, with instructor permission.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
- Students must pass an American Sign Language proficiency exam prior to admission to the program.
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