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Originally Posted by Etoile
Agreed, most programs are pretty broad spectrum. Often there will be a single course on specialized interpreting but there is not usually an entire sub-program for it. Minoring in your chosen field is a good way to do it; if you've already got the BA in health care administration, you probably have a good start on this.
Others might disagree with me on this, but I am going to say that Gallaudet is the best program you can go to. This is mostly because four-year programs are hard to come by, and they are frequently not a whole lot better or worse than each other. By attending Gallaudet, you will also get immersion in Deaf culture. Washington DC is also one of the best places in the country for interpreters to work - the pay is excellent and there's always jobs.
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O would definately agree with your assessment regarding Gally. Not only dothey have a good 4 year program, you receive the experience of interacting with the Deaf/deaf community the entire time you are training. That experience in and of itself is priceless. I know that Wright State in Dayton, Ohio has a good terping program (4 year) and that they also hook up with numerous other organizations to provide excellent exposure to the Deaf community. They aslo offer specialized degrees in area like mental health care with a focus on the deaf population, where all the internships are done within the deaf population.