Gallaudet University offers both bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in sign language interpretation. The school has a federally charted program aimed specifically at deaf and hard of hearing individuals. Gallaudet is fully bilingual, with English and American Sign Language being used as dual languages of instruction in all classes. Approximately 50 percent of all students at Gallaudet are deaf, but hearing students are also encouraged to apply for its sign language interpretation programs. “There Will Be Blood” star Russell Harvard is one of the more famous recent graduates of Gallaudet University.
Gallaudet University
800 Florida Ave. NE
Washington, DC 20002
202-651-5000?
gallaudet.edu
California State University at Northridge offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in deaf studies, with concentrations in American Sign Language and English interpreting, American Sign Language and literature, pre-deaf education, deaf community services and deaf cultural studies. It is also possible for students to design individual concentration paths with their faculty advisor in the program. The school library hosts the most extensive collection of books and materials on deaf subject matters that currently exists in the United States.
California State University at Northridge
Education Building (ED) 1107
18111 Nordhoff St.
Northridge, CA 91330
818-677-5116
csun.edu
Douglas College is the only sign language interpretation program in British Columbia, and the oldest program of its kind in all of Canada. It is a two-year program that concludes with certification in American Sign Language interpretation. The program at Douglas College also helps place students in jobs upon graduation. Those who enter the program must already be proficient in American Sign Language; thus, an interview is a necessity in the admissions process. The sign language interpretation program at Douglas College begins in late August each year, with deadlines for application falling on the preceding first of March.
Douglas College
New Westminster Campus
700 Royal Ave.
New Westminster, BC
V3M 5Z5
604-527-5131
douglas.bc.ca