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Overview for Sign Language Interpretation and Translation

A program that prepares individuals to function as simultaneous interpreters of American Sign Language (ASL) and other sign language systems employed to assist the hearing impaired, both one-way and two-way. Includes instruction in American Sign Language (ASL), alternative sign languages, finger spelling, vocabulary and expressive nuances, oral and physical translation skills, cross-cultural communications, slang and colloquialisms, and technical interpretation.

Careers for Sign Language Interpretation and Translation Majors

A major in Sign Language Interpretation and Translation is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Sign Language Interpretation and Translation

Top 21 U.S. Colleges with the highest percentage of Sign Language Interpretation and Translation among the 2006-2007 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
William Woods University
Fulton, MO
 22
(9.1%)
Less Selective$16,080 
MacMurray College
Jacksonville, IL
 7
(5.6%)
Moderately Selective$16,850 
Tennessee Temple University
Chattanooga, TN
 3
(4.5%)
 $9,855 
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Mount Aloysius College
Cresson, PA
 5
(3.4%)
Less Selective$15,990 
Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR
 21
(2.9%)
Highly Selective$16,332 
University of New Hampshire at Manchester
Manchester, NH
 4
(2.5%)
 $21,225 
Bethel College
Mishawaka, IN
 8
(2.2%)
Open Admissions$18,900 
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College of St Catherine
Saint Paul, MN
 11
(2.2%)
Less Selective$25,942 
Gardner-Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC
 12
(1.9%)
Less Selective$18,500 
Quincy University
Quincy, IL
 4
(1.7%)
Less Selective$19,600 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2006-2007 graduating class.