12 Interpretation Preparatory Programs

The Community Interpretation program provides students with a foundation in the skills of Spanish-English translation and interpretation. Students train intensively in the three modes of interpreting: simultaneous, consecutive, and sight translation.

The Certificate in Interpreter Training Preparation program Agencies throughout the United States look to hire trained and credentialed interpreters who are certified members of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), a national membership organization that plays a leading role in advocating for excellence in the delivery of interpretation and transliteration services between people who use sign language and people who use spoken language.

If you are interested in a career working with the Deaf / Hard of Hearing / DeafBlind communities, Northern Essex Community College (NECC) is a great place to start. Prepare for a career in interpreting, education, human/social services, and more.

This curriculum prepares individuals to communicate in American Sign Language (ASL), primarily with persons who are deaf or hard of hearing. Students also study the U.S. Deaf community from a cultural perspective.

This National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) endorsed qualification covers the competencies required to translate special purpose texts, to convey information written using specific terminology for a specific audience in functionally equivalent translated texts that are accurate and appropriate to the context, target audience and end-use.

Medical Interpreters work at hospitals, schools, clinics, mental health facilities, and doctors' offices. They can also work as independent contractors for the many agencies, both local and nationwide. At hospitals, interpreters are required to work in various departments to facilitate communication between patient and provider.

The Interpreter Education curriculum prepares individuals to work as entry-level Sign Language Interpreters who will provide communication access in the interview and interactive settings. Besides, this curriculum provides in-service training for working interpreters who want to upgrade their skills.

The Master's program in Geographical Information Science and Technology is designed to help students develop practical skills in spatial data analysis, mapping, and geographic information systems (GIS...

The Master of Conference Interpreting (MCI) degree is a two-year program, lasting a total of six academic terms. Program candidates must pass an entrance examination, at which point they will enter Year One. Upon successful completion of the first three terms of Year One, students have the option of exiting the program and receiving the Graduate Diploma in General Interpreting. Those who elect to stay in the program must pass a transition examination leading to Year Two. After the successful completion of another three terms—and of the end-of-degree exit examination—students will earn the Master of Conference Interpreting degree.

Students who complete this AA degree will obtain the required general education coursework and will have the opportunity to complete levels 1-6 of ASL and instruction in Deaf Culture, ASL discourse analysis, and an introduction to interpreting.

The Interpreter Training AAS Degree Program is offered to students who desire to become qualified sign language interpreters after completing this four-semester program.

These programs build skills in American Sign Language (ASL) or prepare students for rewarding careers in interpreting, with an educational philosophy that centers on providing students with the superior language skills and ethical competencies needed by today’s interpreters.