How many years of studying will it take me to become a sign language interpreter?
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At least 4.  The RID (Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf) now requires that interpreters have a Bachelor's Degree, though it doesn't have to be in interpreting.  The idea behind this is that interpreters need to be fluent and knowledgable in English, so they are using a Bachelors Degree as the benchmark.  Beyond that, you need to be fluent in ASL.  The RID and NAD (National Association of the Deaf) are combining forces to come up with a test for interpreters.  Just being able to sign won't cut it.  You have to have enough expressive and receptive skills to accurately convey a message, and you must also have good judgment skills and the proper ethics.\n\nIt could be a long process, but a very rewarding one.
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Associates degrees are earned in generally two years, while bachelors degrees are earned in four years.
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Im not that sure, but I think its 2 years!\n\nHere's some information:\nhttp://www.cordonbleu.edu/International/English/courses/dsp_Langcourse.cfm?langcourseid=185&local=0&lang=4&school=6&tabsset=byschool
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Start by reading this site.  Along with info on the Universities, is a lot of info on the requirements\nhttp://www.aslsprachen.de/english/index_kurse_4.htm
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reading and sign language why not
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yes very much so. there are even regional dialects. i learnt British Sign Language but even in the next city, there are variations. you could use Macaton, I think thats international but its only basic
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I think it depends on how much your workload is. But most programs are about 2 years in length.
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two years for an associates degree or four for a bachelors degree, plus depending on the pre-requisites the school requires. There may also be a transition program if you already have an LVN or Paramedic license to go into the RN, that one takes less time.
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It actually depends on the degree you are seeking and not necessarily on the college or university you choose. Most programs for Bachelor of Arts require four semesters of a foreign language while often Bachelor of Science degrees do not require any foreign language at all.
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It depends which sign language you mean!\n\n"Sign language" in general has probably been around for as long as there have been enough deaf people around to form some sort of a deaf community.  In terms of historical evidence, there are records of sign language use back to the middle ages in Britain and France (and presumably elsewhere).
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Try contacting Betsy Winston at Project TIEM Online, at Northeastern University.  She's in the ASL department.  The phone number is (866) 252-1199. You could also try Carol LeCava at the University of Tennessee.  That number is (865) 974-8495.  Both have distance programs and offer bachelor's for interpreting, but I'm not sure how much is online and how much is correspondence.\n\nI got this information by going to the website for the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID).  The website is located at http://www.rid.org/  \nFor more information on Bachelor's programs in interpreting, go to the website, scroll down and on the right hand side under "General Information" click on "Interpreter Training Programs".  When that page opens, click on "Interpreter Training Program Database".  When that page opens, click on "Search for Interpreter Training Programs".  Enter the info you want into the search engine (for program type, enter Distance).  There will be a bunch of colleges popping up.  I checked them out, but the only two that offer bachelor's degrees (rather than associates) are University of Tennessee and Northeastern University.\n\nGood Luck!\n\nPS - If you have to choose between the two programs, and you're at a draw as to where to go, I would go with the University of Tennessee, as they are certified by the Council on the Education of the Deaf (CED).  CED certification applies more to programs training Teachers of the Deaf, but it's still a very worthy consideration if you're down to the wire and need to choose!
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Start with a HNC building studies course - 2 years part time from your local college - this will qualify you to be a technician or equivalent within the building industry. You can work your way up gradually from there, doing part time courses, but with the benefit of being employed at the same time. Otherwise its a fulltime/partime degree in surveying if thats your interest - followed by the exams for RICS (royal institute chartered surveyors) to become a chartered surveyor - that should take you no longer than 4 or 5 years full time.
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See my answer http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AjMlD7OAHX9tfoW8fkuNEcrsy6IX?qid=1005121501236\n\nThe important part is "In the United States this is location specific. There is a national rating and membership in the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Their outline of how to become a certified Sign Language Interpreter is at http://www.rid.org/start.html." (1)\n\nI don't know what the situation is in California, but I would expect it to be quite progressive. Check on your state website and you will likely be able to find California's requirements and testing procedures.\n\nAsk around. There may be some universitys that already have a reputation for turning out interpreters. Look for one that has a high percentage of Deaf students because that will help you immerse yourself in the language. \n\nThat immersion is necessary. As one book puts it, "knowledge without experience is like a jackass carrying a load of books." It's like the experience we've had on the computer. Going into chat rooms has helped more people learn to type than all the business schools that have ever been.\n\nGood luck. I'm sure you'll enjoy it. Many actors take Sign Language as a way to free up their bodies and to make themselves more expressive.
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Depends how hard you study and how many classes you can pass. Many clinical hours. If you want to be an LVN and pass meds and wipe butts, it only takes a year.
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Depends on the specific martial art and any previous training you have.  For a beginning with no experience and assuming you train and practice consistantly, it should take 3.5-5 years.  Anything less, you have to question how you can promote up ranks so quickly without proving commitment.
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Sign language is always 2 handed. It takes a long time to learn but you can get the basics down very quickly by going to the store(good book store) and buying a book called the JOY of signing. It illustrates and shows the correct usage too. Work on everyday words for now. Sign language is very literal you don't need to sign all the little words for her to get the gist of the conversation. Don't expect to be fluent in less than a year. Make sure she knows you are just learning and you are doing it for her.
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I am an asl interpreter. I became one because both of my parents are deaf but many community colleges offer asl classes.  there are also alot of cd's that offer asl lessons. try your local educational supply store.