About the course

The Certificate in American Sign Language / English Interpreting is designed for students who already possess a bachelor's degree. The certificate program consists of 11 core interpreting courses.

　　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. 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: 2 Semester(s)Fees: US$32,908

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2024	Indianapolis
Fall (August), 2025	Indianapolis

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis

You have completed or will complete secondary school by the time of enrollment. No grade point average guarantees admission to IUPUI. We look for applicants who have demonstrated a B average or above average grades, with strong grades in math and science. SAT or ACT exam scores are not required for admission nor our merit scholarships.

　　GCSE or GCE O Level in English language Grades A-C

　　International Baccalaureate Higher Level English A1 or A2 Certificate, grade of 4 or higher

　　Freshman English Composition Course C grade or higher (equivalent to IUPUI W131) from a regionally accredited U.S. University

　　TOEFL (iBT)60

　　IELTS 5.5

　　SAT (Evidence-Based Reading and Writing)410

　　ACT (English) School - 17

　　Duolingo English Test - 90

　　IUPUI Program for Intensive English (PIE)Level 5

　　Students who are admitted with TOEFL iBT of 60-94 or IELTS of 5.5-6.5 will take the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) placement test.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 94.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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