Seeking Best Interpreter Training Programs
Wednesday October 18, 2006
Kdaca1975 asks on the forum:
What is considered the best interpreter training program aside from Gaulladet and CSUN? I already have a BA and an MA, so I'm more interested in a program that focuses on Deaf Studies, ASL and interpreting only. I'm willing to go to (almost) any state.
What is considered the best interpreter training program aside from Gaulladet and CSUN? I already have a BA and an MA, so I'm more interested in a program that focuses on Deaf Studies, ASL and interpreting only. I'm willing to go to (almost) any state.
I've looked checked out some programs on the web via www.rid.org and www.naobi.org, but I want to get feedback from interpreters who have "been there and done that".
Comments
Do not go to OSU because of Brenda B is teaching there. She is a Chair Board of BOT!
I went to Northeastern University in Boston. It’s expensive but you get a well-rounded education and a great starting point for interpreting. Plus the Boston Deaf Community is a wonderful bunch of people!
are you talking about brenda beccera?
I also have a BA and an MA, and attended the IPP at Ohlone College in Fremont, CA. It has an excellent reputation and I use what I learned there every time I go into an interpreting job. And it’s a community college, so inexpensive as well! http://www.ohlone.cc.ca.us/instr/div_deaf/ipp
Many community colleges have interpreter training programs– some are better than others. While places like Gallaudet, Northeaster, and CSUN offer the opportunity to take additional classes and gain more knowledge about the community at large and meet a large variety of deaf people, a community college can give you a strong foundation in the skills you need and cost you less. Keep in mind some ITP programs are way better than others. As Newbie mentioned, Ohlone has a good reputation. Do some research, ask around, and that should help you figure out what possible options you have. Good luck!
i am only a junior in high school and for my future job i would enjoy doing something that involves teaching young children with hearing impairment i have an 8 year old cousin that is almost completely deaf and it is an honor being around her for such a young child she has taught me so much
XOXO BRENDA NALL
Palomar Community College of San Marcos in San Diego County has a very good reputation.
Phoenix Community College also has a good interpreting progam.
(do not go to Mesa Community College in San Diego. VERY BAD!!)
Kent State has the number one program, but if you are looking for weather also,
University of Arizona offers a BA and is 2nd behinf KSU. hope this helps
I am also a graduate of the Ohlone IPP in Fremont, CA. I already had a BA in Sociology before entering the program. Graduates have called it a MA degree disguised as an AA.
OSU? Which OSU - Oklahoma State University, Oregon State University, Ohio State University … ??
How about the one at San Antonio College?
http://www.accd.edu/sac/asl/
Has anyone taken the online courses or are they no good?
Thanks