WOU's Interpreting Studies Program

01/20/2022

📑 👩‍💻 It is time to APPLY - https://mailchi.mp/744bc29b4956/it-is-time-to-apply-5453097

01/11/2022

📑 👩‍💻 It is time to APPLY - https://mailchi.mp/ac02823a6c86/it-is-time-to-apply

10/20/2021

So many things have changed and developed in the field of interpreting over the years. Including the “hows” of interpreter education. If you are a working interpreter and/or a recent graduate who holds an Associate of Applied Science degree (AAS) (typical for community colleges that housed ITPs in the vocational side of the house and/or had federal grant funding at one time), we have developed a degree completion program for YOUR needs.

The current requirement to sit for the national interpreting exam (casli.org), is to hold a bachelor's degree. Transferring to a traditional Bachelor of Arts or Science degree can be challenging with an AAS as many of the courses do not transfer, thus leaving you to take duplicate courses and/or more courses in order to complete the degree - taking additional time and money, precious resources we would like to conserve for other endeavors.

The Deaf Studies & Professional Studies division at Western Oregon University has developed a unique Bachelor of APPLIED Sciences (BAS) degree pathway to serve you....this degree will allow most (or all) of your AAS credits to count toward your BAS degree completion. Additionally, this degree, entitled, Professional Studies with the Deaf Community has the flexibility to be customized to YOUR career goals and needs.
AND.... it can serve as a pathway to the MA in Interpreting Studies tracks here at WOU as well. We have a couple of options at this point (and a few exciting things in the works):
MAIS: Theory & Practice
MAIS: Advanced Interpreting
MAIS: Teaching Interpreting

We know that as a working interpreter, it is a challenge to commit to specific times or locations for schooling, so we have designed these pathways with that in mind. All courses are available online - some synchronous and others asynchronous - you will not need to relocate in order to complete this option.

If you are interested, we would love your input as well - please take a few minutes to share your interest and sign up to be contacted by an advisor. Link to survey: https://buff.ly/3DSvCPx

06/15/2020

Who is going!?!? A great opportunity to connect and learn - and see friends & colleagues, like Jill Baker!! Yay!

Check out the event information via Whova event app

06/08/2020

05/23/2020

Yay!! Congrats.

04/17/2020

Yay!! Thanks for reading to us, Steph!

04/04/2020

Dates & Times are set for the **FREE** VRI webinar from IIRAS International, LLC!!

Sign up here to get more info and the webinar link confirmation. If you had previously signed up for more info, you should have an email in your inbox for next steps!!
https://bit.ly/2JGEQEh

We have expert panelists, topics to include:
· technology
· tips for getting started
· working 2D vs. 3D
· teaming/co-working
· interaction management
· working conditions
· orienting & educating consumers
· business practices

While we won’t be able to cover all of what you might be seeking, we will prioritize help with technology, logistics, effective strategies, and assurances regarding the demands/controls of VRI work.

After these live sessions, recordings for both the English and the ASL will be made available as on demand recordings.

Sign up here to get more info and the webinar link confirmation. If you had previously signed up for more info, you should have an email in your inbox for next steps!!
https://bit.ly/2JGEQEh

03/26/2020

Robyn & Amanda will host a free webinar to discuss VRI work, now that we are all VRI workers :)
We will discuss demands of the job, controls you could employ, and generally approach this transition with a supervision lens.

Join us - click here (https://crafty-innovator-8346.ck.page/e2062406d8) to let us know you are interested, and we'll be in touch to arrange a date the week of April 7th.

03/14/2020

k-12 interpreters...take a look!

NAIE Announcement: Preparing Educational Interpreters for Distance Learning

Due to the spread of COVID-19 (aka “coronavirus”) in the United States, we recognize that everyone is being impacted in some way or another, whether at work, at home, or through family, friends, and consumers. One of the things we are so proud of our membership for is the concern we have for deaf, hard of hearing, and deafblind (D/HH/DB) students and the community at large. However, facing such sudden and unprecedented changes in our educational settings is daunting to say the least. How can we better prepare in our professional roles to address such inevitable shifts, such as the transition to virtual instruction? To ensure continued accessibility, which issues should we be ready to address and offer solutions?

*To learn more and to read the full article visit www.naiedu.org/covid19

03/12/2020

Please pay attention to your emails, WOU students & faculty!

02/13/2020

We know that interpreting in k-12 is not for the faint of heart! It is a big responsibility and requires advanced skills and abilities in, not only interpreting but in navigating the complex educational systems.

We've developed a master's degree program paired with a specialty certificate in educational interpreting! We partner with our Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education program to offer the courses to equip interpreters for navigating the system and working in cooperation with classroom teachers and educational teams.

Grant funding is available through a federal OSEP grant!

Details:
- Online program with two-week summer residencies
- 45 credits of coursework
- 18 credit graduate certificate (https://buff.ly/2q34Gvz…)
- Limited grant funding is available for students, with service requirement post-graduation.

To learn more, contact email [email protected] or go to the MAIS website.

https://buff.ly/2NRty1s

Please feel free to spread the word far and wide!

Professional Development for Interpreters - https://mailchi.mp/77c42e24322e/we-are-still-accepting-applications-1887118

01/17/2020

The Division of Deaf Studies & Professional Studies at Western Oregon University is exploring the possibilities of offering a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree option. This type of 4-year degree would be a perfect degree completion option for those of you who have completed an Associate of Ap...

01/16/2020

01/13/2020

We know that making it to the "next level" of interpreting doesn't happen without hard work and significant time investment. We can help you leap to that next level a bit faster and on a firmer foundation than going it alone!

Our Advanced & Teaching Track consists of 51 credits in advanced interpreting theory and practice with an emphasis in Teaching Interpreting. Within the program, individuals who are already seasoned and/or credentialed interpreters, will take courses primarily online to enhance their experience and knowledge. Students entering the Advanced Practitioner/Teaching program should already have:
● Foundational theory and knowledge in translation and interpretation studies;
● Two years of experience translating and/or interpreting, and/or national certification;
● Documented experience with mentoring, teaching, and/or training (e.g., mentoring contract, resume, and letters of recommendation).
- 42 credits of coursework
- 4 credits of supervised internship OR student teaching
- Exit Requirement: Thesis

Initial Review of applications starts Feb 15th.

email: [email protected]

https://buff.ly/2NRty1s

01/10/2020

WOU Announces New American Sign Language Assessment Service Kristine Thomas Posted on January 7, 2020 2 views Western Oregon University’s Regional Resource Center on Deafness (RRCD) continues to be a leader in American Sign Language (ASL) by being the first to offer a nationwide ASL assessment ser...

01/08/2020

Western Oregon University is a national leader in programs for American Sign Language, ASL interpreting, ProTactile ASL, and much more - at the undergraduate and graduate level (including hybrid and online classes!).

This video gives you a virtual tour to learn about the WOU: Deaf Studies & Professional Studies and Regional Resource Center on Deafness @ Western Oregon University.