ITP 4474 - Specialized Interpreting Internship II

3 Credit Hour(s)

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 within one or two of the following specialized settings: educational, medical, mental health, religious, performing arts, legal and/or Video Relay Services. The interpreter-in-training is involved in interpreted 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 supervising mentor with whom they will identify appropriate learning activities and work experiences for 150 clock hours, 60 of which must be in direct interpreting service.
Prerequisite(s): Sign Language Proficiency Interview rating of Intermediate Plus and ITP 4463 with a grade of “C” or better, or permission of ITP Academic Advisor.