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Graduate Catalog > The Graduate School > Programs > Interpretation and Translation

Interpretation and Translation

Interpretation and Translation offers undergraduate and graduate programs in interpretation to educate Deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing students in the field of interpretation and prepare them for interpreting work in a variety of settings. Students learn and practice translation, consecutive interpretation, and simultaneous interpretation to apply in direct, relay and/or Deaf-Blind interactions. The department prepares graduates to interact and interpret effectively with Deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind, and hearing people, with an appreciation of diversity in a variety of communities in which they will work.

The faculty are highly qualified and experienced with national and international reputations in the fields of interpretation and interpreter education. Publications and presentations based on faculty research and development work contribute to the advancement of knowledge in interpretation and interpreter education and of quality interpreting services in Deaf and hearing communities. These endeavors also contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the fields of signed language and spoken language interpretation, translation, linguistics, and sociolinguistics.

Graduate Programs offered:

• Ph.D. in Translation and Interpreting Studies
• M.A. in Interpretation: Combined Interpreting Practice and Research
• M.A. in Interpretation: Interpreting Research