The Bachelor of Science program in American Sign Language / English Interpreting from the Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis strives to prepare students to enter the profession of interpreting upon graduation.
American Sign Language / English Interpreting, B.Sc.
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Overview
We offer a bachelor degree in American Sign Language / English Interpreting at the Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis. For students who already possess a bachelor’s degree, a certificate program is offered. The certificate program consists of eleven core interpreting courses.
Interpreting for people who do not speak a common language is a linguistic and social act of communication. An interpreter relays messages and manages the process of talking back-and-forth for two people who speak different languages. An interpreter’s role is an engaged one, aimed at an overall understanding of the entire communicative situation, requiring fluency in the languages, the ability to know how meaning is constructed, and skills in managing the cross-cultural flow of talk.
American Sign Language Classes
- IUPUI currently offers six classes in ASL.
- All sections of these classes are taught by native users of the language.
- If you are interested in taking ASL because your goal is to become an interpreter, you need to speak with the Director of the program in ASL/EI regarding the classes you should be taking.
Detailed Programme Facts
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- Programme intensity Full-time
- Full-time duration 48 months
- Credits 120 alternative credits
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode On Campus
Programme Structure
- The curriculum sequence is designed to teach interpreting as a face-to-face process that is conversational in nature and prepares students as community interpreters in medical, legal, social welfare, and educational settings.
- Completing the BS degree does not mean a graduate is a certified interpreter. Certification at the national level requires an exam administered by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf.
- Most students are able to pass the written portion of this exam before graduating. The performance and interview portions of the exam usually require additional experience in the field. The amount of time will vary from individual to individual.
English Language Requirements
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Minimum required score:
60The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120.
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5.5The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Required score: 3
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
General Requirements
- Submit your application and essay
- Pay the application fee or request a fee waiver
- Have your test scores sent to IUPUI
- Have your official high school transcript sent to IUPUI
- Have official transcripts from any dual-credit or college courses sent to IUPUI (if applicable)
- Submit credentials for any education completed outside the U.S. (if applicable)
- Complete the Prior Conduct Information and Release form (if applicable)
Tuition Fee
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33347 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 33347 USD per year and a duration of 48 months. -
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33347 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 33347 USD per year and a duration of 48 months. -
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9944 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 9944 USD per year and a duration of 48 months.
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Living costs for Indianapolis
- 1017 - 1930 USD/monthLiving Costs
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Funding
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