What is a practicum student?
A practicum student is a college student who is pursuing a degree in sign language interpreting and is satisfying their degree requirements by accompanying a working professional for practical [...]
What kind of education does an interpreter receive?
Interpreting degrees are earned at associate, bachelor, and master levels. Many interpreters also obtain degrees in related fields such as: Linguistics, English, Communication, or Deaf Studies. [...]
What certifications exist?
An interpreter can be nationally certified, state certified, or both. There are levels of certification and certification types that better qualify an interpreter to be placed. Other [...]
Why do I need a certified interpreter?
Certification is proof that the practicing professional has satisfied all of the education and testing requirements to practice. Certification is a protection to all parties involved in the [...]