Cement Mason Carpenter Electrician Mobile Equipment Mechanic Machinist Maint. Club Job Market Online Courses FAQs 1. It is not a requirement but taking as much sign as possible and having contact with deaf adults who sign is highly recommended before entering the program. Yes, talk with our counselor to lay out a plan.
Many students take the program part time while they fulfill work and family responsibilities.
Just like any other field of study, some people seem to catch on easily while others take longer to learn the skills required. A good guideline would be for every hour in class, spend one hour outside of class rehearsing interpreting skills. It is also recommended to keep up direct and frequent contact with adult deaf. If you were learning conversational French, you would want to be where French-speaking people are to absorb as much as possible. A high school diploma, satisfactory scores on entrance tests, an orientation with an EITP instructor, and a completed application and application fee.