Overview

This Bachelor in Deaf Studies - Interpreting Emphasis programs at Utah Valley University provides an opportunity for students and focuses on helping them to gain interpreting skills and certification. There is currently an intense shortage of interpreters for the Deaf across the United States.

Features

Utah Valley University offers two distinct programs to prepare students to enter the interpreting profession: The Novice-Level Interpreter Preparation Program (NLIPP) and the Advanced Certification Interpreter Preparation Program (ACIPP).

These programs can accommodate students of any skill level and courses fit right into the Deaf Studies degree requirements.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

ASL Numbers

Advanced American Sign Language

Technology for Deaf Studies

American Sign Language

Foundations of Interpreting

Modern Deaf Culture

Audism/Linguicism/Oppression

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Orem, United States

Disciplines

Translation & Interpreting View 64 other Bachelors in Translation & Interpreting 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

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Other requirements

General requirements

$115 application fee

Official High School Transcripts or Record Equivalent

English Proficiency

TOEFL 66 or higher iBT or IELTS 6.0 or higher (not required for ESL or native English speakers)

Affidavit of support and financial statements

(All financial support papers must be in English, showing amounts in U.S. dollars.)

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

18334 USD / year

≈ 18334 USD / year
Out-of-State

18334 USD / year

≈ 18334 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6016 USD / year

≈ 6016 USD / year

Living costs

Orem

United States

950 - 1644 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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Overview

Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Orem

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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