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Course Overview

An interpreter is a fluent bilingual-bicultural professional, facilitating communication between those who do not share the same language or culture.

To be a sign language interpreter requires manual dexterity, critical thinking skills, visual-spatial recognition, short-term and long-term memory, and cognitive processing abilities in order to process information instantaneously at a level of bilingual and bicultural expertise beyond conversational fluency. For non-Deaf interpreters, this will also include auditory-processing capabilities.

Over the course of four years, students will continue to improve and hone both their English and American Sign Language proficiencies while studying to become interpreters. This program focuses on seven areas of learning:

  1. Language and Culture
  2. Field Fundamentals
  3. Interpreting Skills
  4. Research Methods/Trends
  5. Ethics and Professionalism
  6. Breadth Electives
  7. Field and Community Experience

Entry Requirement 

Admission Requirements:

Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic achievement, including the required courses, and any other selection criteria outlined below.

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma with six Grade 12 University (U) or University/College (M) courses, with a combined average of 65% or higher
  • Grade 12 English (U) with a grade of 65% or higher
  • Grade 11 Math (M or U) or Grade 12 Math U or Grade 11 Science (U) or Grade 12 Science (M or U)
  • Supplementary requirements as outlined below

OR

MATURE STUDENT STATUS: 19 YEARS OR OLDER AND NO OSSD**

  • Grade 12 English U with a grade of 65% or higher
  • Grade 11 Math (M or U) or Grade 12 Math U or Grade 11 Science U or Grade 12 Science (M or U)
  • A combined average of English and Math/Science of 65% or higher
  • Post-secondary credits in English and Math/Science will also be considered (specific courses only)
  • Supplementary requirements as outlined below

Fees

Base Tuition Fee:
$18190 for 2 semesters (2021-2022 Programs)

Incidental Fees (student ID student association membership etc): $2000


This information was accurate on : 26/03/2021
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