ITP 4465 - Internship: Educational Interpreting

6 Credit Hour(s)

Course Description: The internship provides an opportunity for the student to perform, under supervision, a variety of activities that a regularly employed interpreter would be expected to perform in an educational setting. The interpreter-in-training is involved in interpreting interactions appropriate to his/her skill level and training. Interns receive feedback and supervision from on-site supervisors, group seminar supervisors, team interpreters, consumers, and faculty members. Interns are assigned to an educational setting (k-12 or postsecondary) for 300 clock hours, 120 of which must be in direct interpreting service. Students are also responsible for developing and fulfilling a Service Learning Project (SLP) equivalent to at least 20 hours of planning and 20 hours of service to the community serving children. The SLP shall be in partnership with the community and sustainable.
Prerequisite(s): Sign Language Proficiency Interview rating of Intermediate Plus, and EDU 4462 with a grade of C or better, or permission of ITP Academic Advisor.