I am looking to get a bachelor degree in American Sign Language Interpreting. I need to know what the top five schools are. I have seen the results of some local 2 year programs that leave a lot to be desired. I want the best.
2006-06-21 07:59:53 · 5 answers · asked by James 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
There are several good programs across the country.
Gallaudet is great, but they only offer admission to hearing students for the MA degree by recommendation. Getting in as a hearing undergraduate is almost impossible, and not easy with a 99% deaf undergraduate population, (they aren't always super friendly to hearing students).
CSUN has a large deaf population (about 250-300 students) and a solid interpreting program. You also can get a BA in Deaf Studies there.
There is a school in Minnesota, St. Cathryn's (sp) that offers a degree in Interpreting, they specialize in medical interpreting.
Really, there are tons of good programs, but it just depends on how much you put into it. The best way for you to become a good ASL interpreter is to, along with an ITP, socialize with deaf people! You need to be as fluent in English and ASL as possible before and as you start interpreting. Good luck!
2006-06-24 20:35:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would also suggest looking at Gallaudet University in Washington D.C. They are the only 4 year public liberal arts university for the Deaf in the country. If you go there for the interpreting program, you will be surrounded by Deaf and hard of hearing people. You will be given ample opportunity to communicate using ASL. This is more preferrable than attending a college where there is only a small population of Deaf Community members. You may end up becoming best friends with a Deaf person and have Deaf faculty, staff, peers, etc. You can get a bachelors or masters there in interpreting.
2006-06-21 12:53:33 · answer #2 · answered by smm_8514 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Interesting question. I remember taking an ASL class in College and the teacher telling us that some sort of "study" was done on people that get involved in ASL and the deaf community. Apparently, it actually has to do with some emotional problems they have, lol! Sounds crazy but it could be. Of course, we know that Jehovah's WItnesses have genuine concern and want the message of the Bible to be their main reason for taking up ASL. I did notice though when I was involved that their is "ego" a lot, sad to say! It just shows imperfection in people. Then you add to it that "women" truly do have trouble getting along with other women, then you know why. Ego and women with women. :D
2016-05-20 09:22:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's the site for the national Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc., (RID): http://www.rid.org/
They have a link for how to become an interpreter that might serve as a good reference: http://www.rid.org/start.html
Good Luck!
2006-06-23 15:14:02 · answer #4 · answered by HearKat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just finished up a year of taking ASL and RIT(Rochester Institute of Technology) has the largest deaf population along with Washington D.C.
2006-06-21 08:04:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋