Interpreter Training Program

The Interpreter Training Program's purpose is to educate interpreters to facilitate communication between hearing and deaf, deafened, or hard of hearing consumers. Students will do so by using a variety of modes and contact languages and integrating a knowledge of cultural differences by respecting the unique needs of each individual consumer in that communication process. Classes help students build skills in interpreting and transliterating for use in a variety of specialty settings. Coursework includes several hours of practical, hands on training. Additional classes focus on content related to deafness, culture and the profession of interpreting, including the interpersonal skills necessary for appropriate functioning within the interpreter role.

Degree Requirements:

• Associate of Applied Science in Interpreter Training

Scholarships

The Interpreter Training Program—1st Year Student Scholarship
This scholarship is a full-tuition scholarship for two (2) academic semesters.  This scholarship is awarded to students who intend to become a professional sign language interpreter upon graduation and who meet the specified requirements. read more...:

The Interpreter Training Program—2nd Year Student Scholarship
This scholarship is a full-tuition and books scholarship for two (2) academic semesters.  This scholarship is awarded to students who intend to become a professional sign language interpreter upon graduation. read more...

For more information about the interpreting profession, go to www.discoverinterpreting.com.

For more information contact:
Sara Eubanks
Coordinator of Interpreter Training Program
Southside Center, 4501 E. 47th St., Wichita
316.554.2752

Southside Education Center

Interpreter Training Web Page