The Program of Sign Language Interpretation begins in September of each year. Enrolment is limited and students are advised to apply for admission one year in advance. The deadline for application is March 1. Individuals are encouraged to apply early. Other Information 1.
Grades are determined following evaluation of a graduation portfolio.
Students are required to conform to personal appearance standards on field-work and practicum placements. Please refer to the section on the Faculty of Child, Family and Community Studies regarding an English Competency exit requirement. This program offers a free information session. Prior to acceptance into the Program of Sign Language Interpretation, students are required to have advanced American Sign Language skills, an understanding of Deaf Community, Deaf culture, hearing cultures and the field of Sign Language interpreting equivalent to those taught in the Vancouver Community College Sign Language Studies Program. These competencies can be acquired in a variety of settings and equivalence must be demonstrated on program threshold exams.