Overview

At Interpretation from Gallaudet University students take supporting courses in ASL and Deaf studies, biology, business, communication studies, linguistics and psychology,

Graduates with Interpretation from Gallaudet University will:

apply academic, professional, real world and current events knowledge to the choices and decisions they make while interpreting.

demonstrate an understanding of multi-cultural approaches to the work of interpretation, and are able to demonstrate effective bi-lingual and bi-cultural practice within their work and with diverse populations.

assess and analyze their own competencies for interpreting in relation to a variety of interpreting settings and in relation to a variety of participants in interpreted interactions.

effectively interpret face-to-face encounters in dialogic/one-on-one, small group and low-risk monologic settings with a variety of participants.

apply professional standards, practices, and ethics, not limited to the tenets of the Code of Professional Conduct, to their work.

effectively conduct a small research project on topics related to interpretation.

demonstrate professional boundaries with consumers, with respect and tact.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Biology

Interpreting

Sign Language & Sign Systems

Interactive Discourse Analysis

Interpreting Interaction: Translation and Consecutive Interpretation

Interpreting Interaction: Medical

Interpreting Interaction: Education

Interpreting Interaction: Business-Government

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , International

More details

National: rolling admissions

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Washington, D. C., United States

Disciplines

Translation & Interpreting Linguistics View 453 other Bachelors in Linguistics in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Complete an online application, including the $50 application fee
One written essay and one video essay in American Sign Language
A letter of recommendation from an academic teacher who teaches a core subject such as English, mathematics, or social studies
Unofficial high school and college transcripts (if applicable)
ACT, SAT, or TOEFL scores (or alternative testing)
Audiogram
Certification of Finances form
Sponsor’s Affidavit of Support form
F-1 Transfer Request form (if transferring from a college in the U.S.)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

28272 USD / year

≈ 28272 USD / year
Out-of-State

18840 USD / year

≈ 18840 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

18840 USD / year

≈ 18840 USD / year

Additional Details

International (Developing Country): $14,136 per semester
International (Non-Developing Country): $18,840 per semester

Living costs

Washington, D. C.

United States

1705 - 2975 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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