American Sign Language - English Interpreting University of Wisconsin Milwaukee

Overview

The American Sign Language - English Interpreting program at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is proud to be one of a few in the country to have the Sorenson Synergy Program available to students. Interpreting students can visit the Sorenson Call Center in West Allis and observe video relay interpreters at work!

Connect with our highly qualified instructors. All ASL instructors are deaf and experienced with providing a safe, immersion-like environment. Within the program professional course sequence, you’ll learn from nationally certified interpreters. They bring their expertise in the field, as well as relevant work experience, to the learning environment.

Access a unique community of mentors. This includes: your advisor, program coordinator, instructional staff, peer mentors and professional interpreters from the community.

Outcomes

Our ASL interpreter program requirements are designed to prepare graduates for Wisconsin’s interpreter licenses. Upon graduation, you may choose to apply for one or both of the following:

• Department of Public Instruction’s Educational Interpreter License, which allows an interpreter to work in K-12 educational settings.

• Department of Safety and Professional Services’ Sign Language Interpreter License, which allows an interpreter to work in community settings other than K-12 education.

For students who are considering an out-of-state move, we can provide specific advice about transferring your skills and knowledge to meet another state’s standards.