Overview

The National Technical Institute for the Deaf's Department of American Sign Language and Interpreting Education administers the degree program with some course work contributed by RIT’s College of Health Sciences and Technology.

This unique program:

Meets the growing demand for specialized sign language health care interpreters as more deaf and hard-of-hearing professionals enter medical/health care fields.

Increases the number of specialized sign language interpreters working in patient health care settings.

Prepares interpreters to work in leadership roles in the health care interpreting field.

The Health Care Interpretation (Online) program from Rochester Institute of Technology begins with a Professional Seminar course designed to establish the theoretical parameters students are expected to follow in case analysis, to establish a framework for conducting online discussions in safe and confidential ways, and to create connections among classmates that build trust and rapport.

This initial connection promotes student engagement in the reflection-based components of the program. It is estimated that each course will require 9-12 hours per week for class assignments and course materials will be delivered asynchronously. In the final semester, students will complete a capstone course consisting of either a research paper or project.

The program may be completed on a full- or part-time basis: one academic year (with two summers) for full-time students or two academic years (with two summers) for part-time students.

Curriculum packed with high-demand skills

Health Care Expertise

Earning a specialized master’s degree will unlock leadership roles in this exploding field.

Competitive Edge

Demand is growing for specialized sign language health care interpreters as more deaf and hard-of-hearing professionals enter medical/health care fields.

Employer Demand

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Flexible Degree

Learn valuable skills to advance your career in this degree designed to work around your schedule.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Interpreting Research Settings

Professional Seminar

Theories of Translation and Interpretation

Human Body Systems/Diseases

Health Care Practical Interpreting

Human Body Systems/Diseases

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-05-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Rochester, United States

Disciplines

Health Administration Health Sciences Health Informatics View 486 other Masters in Health Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Enrollment in the MSHCI program is open to students residing in the United States and other countries. Current national ASL/English certification or state licensure is required. Applicants must email a copy of their credentials to the NTID Office of Admissions

Have a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university,

Have a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or above (or superior endorsement),

Submit an ASL interpretation sample (audio/video file or text translation will be provided),

Submit two letters of reference from individuals who have had the opportunity to observe the applicant's interpreting work,

Submit official transcripts (in English) of all previously completed undergraduate and graduate course work,

Submit a completed graduate application,

Submit a personal statement describing the applicant's educational objectives,

Deaf and hard-of-hearing applicants must submit an audiogram, and

Tuition Fees

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24189 USD / year

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24189 USD / year

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24189 USD / year

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Overview

This unique program:

Curriculum packed with high-demand skills

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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