American Sign Language and Interpretation

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American Sign Language and Interpretation

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

United States of America, Aberdeen

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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

United States of America , Aberdeen

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Application Fee

USD 50

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines3-Jun-2024

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 1,075 / credit

Next Intake 3-Jun-2024

American Sign Language and Interpretation

About

Program Overview

The Bachelor's degree in American Sign Language and Interpretation (ASLI) provides students with the essential skills to become proficient, confident, and professional ASLI practitioners. The ASLI degree equips entry-level practitioners with the knowledge and skills to become effective ASL communicators.'Upon completion, graduates of the program will be eligible for state and national ASL Interpreter certification and/or specialized state certification in Tri-lingual Interpretation.

Concentrations:

American Sign Language and Interpretation (Communication Studies)
American Sign Language and Interpretation (Spanish Translation and Interpreting)

Disciplines

College of Health Professions

Requirements

Entry Requirements

You have decided to experience your college education in another country and UTRGV is ready to support you on this journey. We'll help make the process here as seamless as possible by guiding you through the application process and helping with academic advisement in your chosen major.

An applicant is considered an international student if the applicant meets the following conditions:

Not a citizen, permanent resident, or have an application on file to become a permanent resident of the United States, and
Will be attending UTRGV on a visa. Most international students attending UTRGV are on an F-1 student visa or a J-1 visa.

Career

Possible Career Options

Our Bachelor of Science in American Sign Language and Interpretation (ASLI) helps students pursue rewarding entry-level communication opportunities in interpretation services. This degree prepares students for a variety of interpreting services in educational, social, health, and many more.

Educational Interpreter

Community Interpreter

Trilingual Interpreter (Spanish-influenced settings)

Deaf and Blind Interpreter

Video Relay Service (VRS) Interpreter

Video Remote Interpreter (VRI)

Healthcare Interpreter

Mental Health Interpreter

Legal/Governmental Interpreter

Teaching or Coordinating Interpreter

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

USD 1,075 / credit

Application Fee

USD 50

How to Apply

Fill out the UTRGV international application online at applytexas.org.
Pay a $50 non-refundable application fee through ApplyTexas.
Submit official scores from one of the following English Proficiency Exams unless you qualify for an exemption:
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL); or
- IELTS; or
- Duolingo English Test
If you attended a foreign high school or college, you must send your transcript to get evaluated by SPANTRAN, Foreign Credentials Service of America (FCSA), or World Education Services (WES). SPANTRAN, FCSA, or WES are the only companies accepted by UTRGV for foreign evaluations.
For First-Year Students: Admissions Essay A or B through ApplyTexas.
For First-Year Students and Transfer students with less than 24 college hours noted on their foreign evaluation: For the 2023-2024 application cycle, UTRGV remains test-optional. If you have taken the ACT or SAT exams and wish to send us your official scores, contact the testing agency. The UTRGV school code for ACT is 6991, and for SAT 6568.