Interpreting Studies: Theory, B.S./M.A. Theory and Practice – Academics

Interpreting Studies: Theory, B.S./M.A. Theory and Practice

In WOU’s Interpreting Studies 4+1 program, students will spend their first four years earning a bachelor’s degree with a focus on broad interpreting theory, then finish up in just one year to a master’s degree (this usually takes two years!). You’ll take classes in subjects such as language acquisition, ethics, linguistics, Deaf culture and history, and intrapersonal dynamics to gain the skills you need to enter the workforce as a professional interpreter.

Four-year degree plan

Career opportunities

Meet your professors

credits required for the Interpreting Studies major and 45 credits required for the master's

students enrolled in the Interpreting Studies 4+1 program

students per class on average in the Interpreting Studies 4+1 program

of master's degree can be completed as an undergrad at WOU

Sample four-year degree plan

Learning outcomes

Demonstrate the academic foundation and world knowledge essential to understand and navigate the world
Develop critical analysis skills including situational assessment, ethical reasoning, cultural intelligence, and research methods
Integrate academic foundation, world knowledge, critical analysis skills, communication skills, and language fluency by engaging meaningfully, collaboratively, and intentionally in communicative interactions.

Career opportunities

In-house interpreter for a corporation
Interpreter in government settings
Medical/Mental health interpreter
Interpreter in performing arts settings
Social services interpreter for underserved populations

Faculty

AMANDA SMITH

Program Co-Coordinator, Professor, Deaf Studies & Professional Studies
smithar@wou.edu

ERIN TRINE

Instructor, Deaf Studies & Professional Studies
trinee@wou.edu

SARAH HEWLETT

Instructor, Deaf Studies & Professional Studies
hewletts@wou.edu

ELISA MARONEY

Program Co-Coordinator, Professor, Deaf Studies & Professional Studies
maronee@wou.edu

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Email: h re nc trinee@wou.edu

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Interpreting Studies: Theory, B.S./M.A. Theory and Practice

credits required for the Interpreting Studies major and 45 credits required for the master's

students enrolled in the Interpreting Studies 4+1 program

students per class on average in the Interpreting Studies 4+1 program

of master's degree can be completed as an undergrad at WOU

Sample four-year degree plan

Learning outcomes

Career opportunities