About the course

The Bachelor of Science program in American Sign Language/English Interpreting strives to prepare students to enter the profession of interpreting upon graduation.

　　The program in American Sign Language / English Interpreting is designed to prepare students to become entry-level community interpreters who possess: Analytical skills, A wide breadth of knowledge, An ability to combine and synthesize the diverse and complex aspects of human language behavior in contemporary society, Interpreting for people who do not speak a common language is a linguistic and social act of communication. An interpreter relays messages and manages the process of talking back-and-forth for two people who speak different languages. An interpreter?s role is an engaged one, aimed at an overall understanding of the entire communicative situation, requiring fluency in the languages, the ability to know how meaning is constructed, and skills in managing the cross-cultural flow of talk. The ASL/ English Interpreting Program introduces students to the theory and practice of interpreting. It provides a strong foundation in language, culture, interpreting, and linguistics. Students develop their abilities in ASL and English, analyze features of ASL and English, discuss ethical issues, and perform guided practice with both simultaneous and consecutive interpreting. The combination of this background with a broad liberal arts education prepares students to enter the profession of interpreting, which serves diverse populations and encompasses a wide range of subjects and settings. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: US$131,632

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Indianapolis
Fall (August), 2024	Indianapolis
Spring (January), 2025	Indianapolis
Fall (August), 2025	Indianapolis
Spring (January), 2026	Indianapolis

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis

Official Academic Records.

　　SAT and ACT Test Scores.

　　IELTS 6.5, TOEFL IBT 94

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 94.0

　　

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