About the course

This program prepares students to work in the American Sign Language (ASL) and Interpretation field. Our mission is to prepare entry-level practitioners capable of managing the intercultural demands and complex cognitive tasks for conveying dynamically equivalent messages between ASL, English and Spanish. Upon successful completion of the degree students will demonstrate foundational competencies in the areas of language, understanding the culture of the Deaf community and demonstrating professional behaviors for sign language interpreters. Graduates will be eligible for state and national ASL interpreter certification and a specialized state certification in tri-lingual interpretation. The Spanish Translation and Interpretation concentration is for students seeking to work as ASL professionals in Spanish-influenced settings. Students will apply the development of analytical skills, cultural literacy, linguistic competence and professionalism to the field of tri-lingual interpretation. 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: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Edinburg
Summer (June), 2024	Edinburg
Summer (July), 2024	Edinburg
Fall (August), 2024	Edinburg
Spring (January), 2025	Edinburg
Summer (June), 2025	Edinburg
Summer (July), 2025	Edinburg
Fall (August), 2025	Edinburg
Spring (January), 2026	Edinburg
Summer (June), 2026	Edinburg
Summer (July), 2026	Edinburg

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley

Submit your high school transcript or high school equivalency certificate. Make sure it indicates your diploma, class rank, class size, and GPA (If applicable).

　　The minimum test scores to be considered for admissions

　　TOEFL 61 (IBT, IBT Home or IBT Paper edition, IBT MyBest Scores)

　　IELTS 6

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 61.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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