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Gallaudet University is the only university in the world that offers both an undergraduate and a graduate degree in ASL-English Interpretation, centered around the department's award-winning interactive interpretation laboratory. Gallaudet provides a unique opportunity for interpretation majors to live, study, and interact with Deaf people from the United States and around the world.
The M.A. in Interpretation program is designed to prepare and educate deaf, hard of hearing and hearing persons in working as interpreters in deaf and hearing communities. The program provides a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary approach to interpretation, centered around the department's award-winning interactive interpretation laboratory. The M.A. in Interpretation program consists of a comprehensive, sequenced, and integrated series of courses and experiences that are intended to provide students with the necessary mastery of knowledge, techniques, and skills required for entry to professional work in the field of interpretation or advanced graduate study. Close interaction among students, mentors, and faculty is provided in a setting that offers a wide array of academic and interpreting experiences. The interpreting practicum and internship varies from student to student. The M.A. interpreter preparation program mainly is in a two-year format, which consists of four semesters and one summer internship. The program requires the completion of 59 credit hours of course work. The program is available in a three-year format for students who need an additional year of advanced language classes. Part-time study is also available.
Admissions Procedures
Applicants for the M.A. in Interpretation must complete the application procedures and meet the requirements for graduate study at Gallaudet University. Visit the Graduate Admissions web site for more information and a checklist of application requirements. Detailed program information and course descriptions are also available in the Graduate Catalog.
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DEADLINE
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DATE
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Last Date for Completed Application:
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February 15
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First Date for Consideration of Application:
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No set date
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Program Specific Requirements
GRE or MAT
Three Letters of Reference - At least one letter should cite ASL skills and Deaf community involvement
DVD with linguistic samples - Request from department
On-Campus Interview
Recommended Undergraduate Major
ASL Studies
Deaf Studies
Interpretation
Linguistics
Social Sciences
English
Program of Study
Core Courses for M.A. in Interpretation
All students admitted to the two-year program must complete the following core courses with grades of B or better (see below for applicants who graduated with a BA in Interpretation from Gallaudet):
INT 701 History of Interpreting (3)
INT 707 Structure of Language for Interpreters: ASL and English (3)
INT 714 Formal ASL (3)
INT 720 Discourse Analysis for Interpreters (3)
INT 726 Fundamentals of Interpreting (3)
INT 734 Interpreting Legal Discourse (3)
INT 735 Interpreting Mental Health Discourse (3)
INT 736 Professional Practice I (3)
INT 744 Interpreting the Discourse of Education (3)
INT 746 Interpreting Business and Government Discourse (3)
INT 748 Professional Practice II (3)
INT 750 Research Methods in Interpretation (3)
INT 754 Interpreting Medical Discourse (3)
INT 777 Guided Research Project I (3)
INT 778 Guided Research Project II (3)
INT 781 Field Rotation (3)
INT 785 Internship (3)
LIN 741 Sociolinguistics in Deaf Communities (3)
Typical Program of Study
Semester I
INT 701 History of Interpreting (3)
INT 707 Structure of Language for Interpreters: ASL and English (3)
INT 714 Formal ASL (3)
INT 720 Discourse Analysis for Interpreters (3)
INT 726 Fundamentals of Interpreting (3)
Semester II
INT 734 Interpreting Legal Discourse (3)
INT 735 Interpreting Mental Health Discourse (3)
INT 736 Professional Practice I (3)
INT 750 Research Methods in Interpretation (3)
Semester III
INT 744 Interpreting the Discourse of Education (3)
INT 746 Interpreting Business and Government Discourse (3)
INT 749 Professional Practice II (3)
INT 777 Guided Research Project I (3)
Semester IV
INT 754 Interpreting Medical Discourse (3)
INT 778 Guided Research Project II (3)
INT 781 Field Rotation (3)
LIN 741 Sociolinguistics in Deaf Communities (3)
Semester V
INT 785 Internship (3)
Program of Study for those applicants who graduated with a BA in Interpretation from Gallaudet University
Core Courses for M.A. in Interpretation
All students admitted to the two-year program must complete the following core courses with grades of B or better:
INT 701 History of Interpreting (3)
INT 707 Structure of Language for Interpreters: ASL and English (3)
INT 714 Formal ASL (3)
Students select two of the three following core courses
- INT 734 Interpreting Legal Discourse (3)
- INT 735 Interpreting Mental Health Discourse (3)
- INT 754 Interpreting Medical Discourse (3)
INT 744 Interpreting the Discourse of Education (3)
INT 746 Interpreting Business and Government Discourse (3)
INT 750 Research Methods in Interpretation (3)
INT 777 Guided Research Project I (3)
INT 778 Guided Research Project II (3)
INT 781 Field Rotation (3)
INT 785 Internship (3)
Typical Program of Study
Semester I
INT 701 History of Interpreting (3)
INT 707 Structure of Language for Interpreters: ASL and English (3)
INT 714 Formal ASL (3)
INT 744 Interpreting the Discourse of Education (3)
INT 746 Interpreting Business and Government Discourse (3)
Semester II
Students select two of the three following core courses
- INT 734 Interpreting Legal Discourse (3)
- INT 735 Interpreting Mental Health Discourse (3)
- INT 754 Interpreting Medical Discourse (3)
INT 750 Research Methods in Interpretation (3)
INT 781 Field Rotation (3)
Semester III
INT 785 Internship (3)
Semester IV
INT 777 Guided Research Project I (3)
Semester V
INT 778 Guided Research Project II (3)
Practicum and Internship
Practical classroom-based experiences are incorporated into each semester of the program. These experiences include directed observation in interpreting events on the university campus and in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. Internship experience is designed to provide students with the opportunity to synthesize practical and academic experiences gained during the in-residence portion of the M.A. in Interpretation program. Students and the internship coordinator will agree upon a suitable site, supervision, and plan of activity. Internship sites can be in any state in the U.S. and/or in other countries.
Examinations
Qualifying Examination
At the end of the first year (in the two-year format), all students must successfully complete a qualifying examination including a conceptual component and a skills component. Students unable to achieve a passing score will be asked either to do remedial work and retake the examination or to withdraw from the program. Failure on this examination may be grounds for probation.
Comprehensive Examination
During the final semester of full-time coursework, all students must successfully complete a comprehensive examination that will include a conceptual component and a skills evaluation. This examination is offered to students in the final semester of the program each spring semester. Students must take this exam in the semester immediately preceding internship. Enrollment in internship is contingent on passing this exam.
Lab Fee
Students enrolled in the M.A. in Interpretation program must pay a lab fee for using the program's classroom and laboratory equipment and facilities.
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