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INTERPRETING Are you interested in how people communicate? Would you like to use American Sign Language (ASL) with the Deaf community as a career? Are you looking for a meaningful career where every day is interesting? ASL/English interpreters make sure that deaf and hearing people have access to communication anywhere that talking happens. Interpreters are in doctor’s offices, schools, workplaces, and even make phone calls home for family. There is a high demand for ASL/ English interpreters around the U.S. St. Kate’s nationally accredited program has small class sizes, no larger than 15. St. Kate’s is also at the heart of a rich deaf/deafblind/hard-of-hearing community. At the end of the program students do an internship to get work experience and take the knowledge portion of the national certification test.
CAREER PATHS TO EXPLORE HEALTHCARE INTERPRETING GOVERNMENT EDUCATION
YOU WILL LEARN TO:
VIDEO RELAY
• Work with people to interpret using English and American Sign Language in educational, medical, and business settings • Understand the role of ASL as a tool for fostering communication, inclusivity, and equity • Use technology for interpreting and video production
THE ST. KATE’S DIFFERENCE
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS: Students will have the chance to participate in meaningful critical service-learning experiences with organizations such as the Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf, Metro Deaf School, ThinkSelf, and Deaf Equity, and Thompson Hall, the oldest Deaf Club in the U.S.
LEGAL MENTAL HEALTH BUSINESS PERFORMING ARTS
CREDENTIALS: St. Kate’s has the only accredited interpreting bachelor’s program in Minnesota and one of only 15 in the U.S. Accreditation guarantees that we are following best practices to get you towards certification. SOCIAL JUSTICE: A core University value that’s heavily incorporated in the curriculum.