Interpreting Studies: Educational Interpreting Certificate

Eligibility to participate in the graduate certificate programs will be admission to WOU’s Graduate program and completion of an interpreter education program or are currently working as an educational interpreter.

Mission

Provides educational interpreters (pre or post service), coursework and supervised experience that focuses on theoretical and practical, applications; thus, advancing the standards and leadership of the educational interpreting profession, via research, rigorous study, and practice.

Learning Outcomes

Exemplify reflective practice in educational interpreting through observation, application, analysis and supervision.
Contribute to a growing body of literature on educational interpreting
Exhibit advanced competence in interpreting effectiveness.

Core Courses

Interpreting Studies Core Credits: 9

INT 618 Ethics and Professional Practice Credits: 3
INT 619 Professional Field Experience I Credits: 3
INT 630 Communication in a Practice Profession Credits: 3

Educational Core Credits: 6

In consultation with your advisor, select two of the following core courses:

DHHE 623 Academic Discourse in Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education Credits: 3
DHHE 646 Assessment Principles and Practices Credits: 3
ED 632 Cultural, Social and Philosophical Issues in Education Credits: 3
ED 636 Leadership and Policy in a Diverse Society Credits: 3
SPED 670 Collaboration: Supporting Exceptional Learners Credits: 3

Elective Credits: 3

In consultation with your advisor, select one 3-credit elective course from DHHE, MSED, CSE, OL, or SPED.