Interpreting Certificate options at WOU provide interpreters and interpreter educators who use English and another language, spoken or signed, advanced scholarship that focuses on theoretical, practical and teaching applications. If you would like to advance the standards and leadership of the interpreting profession, these certificates can help you achieve your goals. Options include: Educational Interpreting, Professional Practice, Research, Reflective, and Teaching Interpreting. Certificates can be completed individually, or as part of the Master of Arts in Interpreting Studies program.
Applicants may hold certification; but uncertified interpreters are also welcome to apply.
Provides interpreters and interpreter educators who use English and another language, spoken or signed, advanced scholarship that focuses on theoretical, practical and teaching applications. This advances the standards and leadership of the interpreting profession, both signed and spoken, via research, rigorous study, and practice.
You may apply to the MA in Interpreting Studies program anytime throughout the year to start the program fall 2023. We review applications until the community of practice is full. Completed applications are evaluated as they are received. Decisions will be made within two weeks of receiving the completed application.
Graduate Student Assistant Positions are a form of student employment, earning a compensation package including both salary and tuition remission for the performance of research or teaching services to the University as part of a student’s academic and professional training and development. If you are interested in applying for a Graduate Assistant Position, please apply for this position no later than February 1st for priority processing.
These certificates have been created to enhance a student’s interpreting profession both signed and spoke, via research, rigorous study, and practice.
Once admitted to Interpreting Studies Certificate program, you will work with an advisor to plan the courses you will take and how you will complete the academic requirements of the certificate you choose. By filing this Certificate Plan (PDF form), you have a road map for completing your degree and clarity on what to expect.
*Students completing an endorsement, certificate, or specialization only are not eligible for federal financial aid.
Program Co-Coordinator, Professor, Deaf Studies & Professional Studies
503-838-8735 | maronee@wou.edu | RWEC 144
Instructor, Deaf Studies & Professional Studies
503-838-8730 | trinee@wou.edu | RWEC 142
Instructor, Deaf Studies & Professional Studies
503-838-9124 | hewletts@wou.edu | RWEC 145
Program Co-Coordinator, Professor, Deaf Studies & Professional Studies
503-838-8650 | smithar@wou.edu | RWEC 143
Applicants may hold certification; but uncertified interpreters are also welcome to apply.
Provides interpreters and interpreter educators who use English and another language, spoken or signed, advanced scholarship that focuses on theoretical, practical and teaching applications. This advances the standards and leadership of the interpreting profession, both signed and spoken, via research, rigorous study, and practice.
You may apply to the MA in Interpreting Studies program anytime throughout the year to start the program fall 2023. We review applications until the community of practice is full. Completed applications are evaluated as they are received. Decisions will be made within two weeks of receiving the completed application.
Graduate Student Assistant Positions are a form of student employment, earning a compensation package including both salary and tuition remission for the performance of research or teaching services to the University as part of a student’s academic and professional training and development. If you are interested in applying for a Graduate Assistant Position, please apply for this position no later than February 1st for priority processing.
These certificates have been created to enhance a student’s interpreting profession both signed and spoke, via research, rigorous study, and practice.
Once admitted to Interpreting Studies Certificate program, you will work with an advisor to plan the courses you will take and how you will complete the academic requirements of the certificate you choose. By filing this Certificate Plan (PDF form), you have a road map for completing your degree and clarity on what to expect.
*Students completing an endorsement, certificate, or specialization only are not eligible for federal financial aid.
Program Co-Coordinator, Professor, Deaf Studies & Professional Studies
503-838-8735 | maronee@wou.edu | RWEC 144
Instructor, Deaf Studies & Professional Studies
503-838-8730 | trinee@wou.edu | RWEC 142
Instructor, Deaf Studies & Professional Studies
503-838-9124 | hewletts@wou.edu | RWEC 145
Program Co-Coordinator, Professor, Deaf Studies & Professional Studies
503-838-8650 | smithar@wou.edu | RWEC 143
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