IMPORTANT: What schools are there for you to be an American Sign Language Interpreter?

Question

This question is REALLY INPORTANT so I really need answers. Please DO NOT just ignore my question, it is reguarding my future.

What schools in the United States are there that you can learn to be an American Sign Language Interpreter?

What are the requirements in high school or what does it take to be an interpreter?

Answer 1

Try type this (ntid) or type (sign language class) in google.

You should be able to find that quickly.

Good luck!

Answer 2

While at Purdue University, I took an ASL class as part of my major in Special Education. They do have a ASL program in the Audiology & Speech Sciences Dept. ASL is considered a foreign language so if your H.S. offers it as a class, take it. Knowing the basics will help at the college level. I'll post the link for you to check out. If the link doesn't work, just c&p it to your browser.

http://www.cla.purdue.edu/slhs//pages/AS...

Answer 3

I have taken two classes of ASL. I will tell what I have learned from my expiriences.

When I went to sign up for the class, someone who studied languages asked me if I had a child or sibling who spoke ASL. I said no. He told me I would never be an interpreter. He said that unless you are surrounded by ASL, you will never become fluent enough to interpret.

I have found this to be true. I stopped after two classes, but I am sure if I finished all the courses, I would be able to speak as much as I wanted to. But I would never be able to interpret. You need to be thinking in sign language. There is no way for you to really emerse yourself in ASL unless you have a child or sibling who speaks it.

Sorry if this is not the answer you were looking for, but I just wanted you to know. btw, I just took the classes at a community college. You could probably do the same thing, if you still want to.

Answer 4

the only deaf college in the USA that i can think of is Gallaudett (SP)