Becoming an Interpreter for the Deaf

longshot · 03-13-2009, 10:48 PM

Hello everyone!
I was wondering if anyone living in Canada could give me some information about universities that offer programs on becoming an ASL Interpreter. I am a 17 year old male and am at the point in my life where I need to make a serious career choice. After attending an ASL Interpreter recruitment seminar, I determined that becoming an Interpreter sounded like a very rewarding career. I was also told there is a shortage of interpreters in Canada, and they were looking for more of them, especially males, as they said the occupation is normally dominated by females.
I live in central Canada, but am willing to travel out of province for my education. I would greatly appreciate it if anyone could provide even some basic information about this career, or what university I could attend for it.
Also, I am a hearing individual, but have very basic ASL signing skills.
Thanks!

Bottesini · 03-13-2009, 10:50 PM

Canada American Sign Language - ASL College Programs and Courses

This link should provide all you need.

longshot · 03-14-2009, 12:17 AM

Thank you very much, the site provided a lot of helpful information

MeltedGlass · 03-14-2009, 01:32 AM

Hopefully the last reply helped you out a lot! I know Capilano College and Vancouver Community College offer excellent programs. What did you find on Universities?! What city do you live near currently?

longshot · 03-14-2009, 09:06 PM

I live an hour outside Winnipeg in Manitoba. I am thinking of enrolling at RRC and the U of M joint degree program. The site was very helpful.

03-13-2009, 10:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
longshot Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 6	Becoming an Interpreter for the Deaf Hello everyone! I was wondering if anyone living in Canada could give me some information about universities that offer programs on becoming an ASL Interpreter. I am a 17 year old male and am at the point in my life where I need to make a serious career choice. After attending an ASL Interpreter recruitment seminar, I determined that becoming an Interpreter sounded like a very rewarding career. I was also told there is a shortage of interpreters in Canada, and they were looking for more of them, especially males, as they said the occupation is normally dominated by females. I live in central Canada, but am willing to travel out of province for my education. I would greatly appreciate it if anyone could provide even some basic information about this career, or what university I could attend for it. Also, I am a hearing individual, but have very basic ASL signing skills. Thanks!

03-13-2009, 10:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bottesini Bodhar agus leath dall Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Middle of dog pack Posts: 16,116	Canada American Sign Language - ASL College Programs and Courses This link should provide all you need. __________________ It's a joke Nathan!

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03-14-2009, 12:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
longshot Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 6	Thank you very much, the site provided a lot of helpful information

03-14-2009, 01:32 AM	#4 (permalink)
MeltedGlass Innocent Bystander Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 8	Hopefully the last reply helped you out a lot! I know Capilano College and Vancouver Community College offer excellent programs. What did you find on Universities?! What city do you live near currently?

03-14-2009, 09:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
longshot Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 6	I live an hour outside Winnipeg in Manitoba. I am thinking of enrolling at RRC and the U of M joint degree program. The site was very helpful.