Program description
The ASL/English Interpretation Program (AEIP) is a joint program with Red River College that trains interpreters to work between Deaf persons and the wider community. Students in this program are linguistics majors. Applicants must complete a one-year Deaf Studies Program (DSP) housed primarily at Red River College, but including some University of Manitoba courses in order to apply. The AEIP is a three-year program. The final semester consists of a full-time supervised practicum in the community. Graduates receive both a Bachelor of Arts (General) in Linguistics from the University of Manitoba and a Certification of ASL/English Interpretation from Red River College.
Program options
Degree options
B.A. Bachelor of Arts (General) - 3 years
Interesting courses and unique opportunities
- LING 2470 Introduction to Interpretation Theory
- LING 3300 Structure of ASL
- LING 3840 Special Topics in ASL
Practicum
The program includes supervised practicum within the community
NoteStudents take courses at the University of Manitoba and at Red River College.
Professional opportunities
- Community-based ASL/English interpretation
- Interpretation in K-12 educational settings
- Interpreting in specialized settings such as medical, mental health and legal
- Conference interpreting
Admission requirements & prerequisites
Direct entry option
Direct entry is not an option for this program. Please review the Advanced Entry option section for more information.
Advanced entry option
24 credit hours in U1 (or approved bachelors program)
This entry option is open to students who have completed a minimum of 24 credit hours of university level study. Specific program requirements will vary; details of these requirements are available on each program's application page.
High school prerequisites
High school prerequisites: none
Many programs will require or recommend specific high school courses over and above their admission requirements. These high school prerequisites are not always required to enter the program, but they must be completed to enrol in certain university courses within it. If a student does not have a particular prerequisite when they enter the program, they may complete an equivalent upgrading course at university that will satisfy the prerequisite requirement.
More details on admission requirements, application dates and how to apply is available on the Faculty of Arts apply for admission page.
What is unique about this program at the U of M?
The Linguistics program and its faculty offers students a range of theoretical perspectives and practices, including generative, cognitive, functional, and typological approaches to language. The program specializes in both spoken and signed language linguistics, with a particular focus on local, primarily indigenous languages. The department also houses the ASL/English Interpretation Program, a joint program with Red River College, which is the only university-level degree program in ASL/English interpreting in Canada.
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