Link to IEPs Recognized by AVLIC
Choosing an Interpreter Education Program
AVLIC Recommendations
When deciding which Interpreter Education Program (IEP) to apply for, consider the following factors. AVLIC recommends that the program have:
- a strong commitment and level of involvement from the local Deaf community (i.e., is the Deaf community represented in program advisory committees, are a variety of community members invited to be language models in the classroom, and does the Deaf community work with students during practicum)
- trained and qualified instructors, Deaf and hearing (i.e., bachelors degree, preferably in related disciplines such as Education, Linguistics, ASL, etc.)
- instructors who are Active members of AVLIC, as well as, members in other related organizations such as CIT, RID, CAD, CCSD, etc., and who attend the conferences and gatherings of these associations
- hearing staff who are interpreters who have successfully completed the American Sign Language / English Certificate of Interpretation (COI) conferred by AVLIC
- a strong curriculum, fully-developed and in place, ready to apply; (including very clear and measurable entrance and exit criteria); curriculum based on current trends, teaching and research in the field of interpreting
- a large community of working interpreters to assist in training and to act as supervisors for students during practicum placements
- a community able to provide a variety of employment settings for field placement
- adequate resources, including comprehensive text & video materials, audio & video equipment, as well as, other academic and support services for students
When deciding on applying to a program, the above points reflect just a few areas you may wish to inquire about. Be sure to investigate thoroughly the choices available to determine which program will best meet your needs and aspirations.
Locations in Canada
British Columbia
Diploma in Sign Language Interpretation
Douglas College
http://www.douglas.bc.ca/programs/sign-language.html
New Westminster Campus
700 Royal Avenue
P.O. Box 2503
New Westminster, BC V3L 5B2
Coordinator: Cheryl Palmer
Phone: (604) 527-5131
Alberta
Diploma in Sign Language Interpretation
Lakeland College
Vermillion Campus
5707 College Drive
Vermilion, AB T9X 1K5
Coordinator: Denise-Lynn Frey
Phone (780) 492-8409
Fax (780) 248-1121
denise.frey@lakelandcollege.ca
Manitoba
Bachelor of Arts in ASL-English Interpretation (Joint 3-year degree program offered by RRC and U of M)
Red River College
http://me.rrc.mb.ca/Catalogue/ProgramInfo.aspx?ProgCode=DEASF-CT&DescriptionType=19&RegionCode=WPG
Notre Dame Campus
2055 Notre Dame Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3H 0J9
Coordinator: Rick Zimmer
TTY (204) 632-2910
Phone (204) 632-2196
University of Manitoba
http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/arts/departments/linguistics/programs/undergraduate/AEIP.html
Department of Linguistics
534 Fletcher Argue Building,
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2
Coordinator: Terry Janzen
Phone (204) 474-7081
Fax (204) 474-7671
Ontario
Diploma in ASL/English Interpretation
George Brown College
http://www.georgebrown.ca/Marketing/FTCal/comsrv/C110.aspx
St. James Campus
200 King Street East, PO Box 1015 Station B
Toronto, Ontario M5T 2T9
Coordinator: Phyllis Beaton-Vazquez
TTY (416) 415-2577
Nova Scotia
Diploma in ASL/English Interpretation
Nova Scotia Community College
http://www.nscc.ca/Learning_Programs/Programs/PlanDescr.aspx?prg=ASLA&pln=AMSIGNLANG
Waterfront Campus
80 Mawiomi Place
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B2Y 0A5
Coordinator: Denise Smith
Voice (902) 491-4624
Fax (902) 491-1623
Interpreter Education Programs Recognized by AVLIC
The following IEPs are recognized by AVLIC as valid for the membership criterion for new Active ASL-English members**. Please note: some on the programs are no longer offered.
- Academy Canada
- Atlantic Centre for Disabled Students (Saint Mary's University)
- Cambrian College/College Boreal
- Douglas College**
- George Brown College**
- Grant McEwan Community College
- Lakeland College**
- Nova Scotia Community College**
- Red River Community College
- Red River College/University of Manitoba**
- Sheridan College
- St. Clair College
- Vancouver Community College Para-Professional Program
If you are interested in becoming a new Active ASL-English member, you must be a graduate of one of the programs listed above.
Applications for WAVLI Membership
**For interpreters applying to become a member of AVLIC and the Affiliate Chapter WAVLI (BC), those applicants must be a graduate of an interpreter education program recognized by WAVLI (refer to WAVLI Bylaws - Section 3.2.4: Membership for a complete listing). Applications for WAVLI membership from a graduate of a program not listed within WAVLI's Bylaws, even if it is on the AVLIC recognized Interpreter Education Program list, must have their IEP approved by the WAVLI Board of Directors prior to membership approval. Please refer all inquiries to WAVLI.
Graduates of an IEP Not Listed Above
If you are a graduate of an IEP which is not listed above (an IEP in the USA, for example), please contact AVLIC with the details of the program from which you graduated BEFORE completing an application. AVLIC's International IEP Review Committee will conduct a review of the program to determine if its learning outcomes are comparable to the standards of the currently recognized programs listed above. If it is deemed equitable, it will be added to the list above and your application can be processed. To see a sample of the IEP Review Rubric used by the committee to evaluate the equivalency between international IEPs and the currently recognized IEPs, click here.
Applicants Who Are Not a Graduate of an IEP
If you are not a graduate of an IEP, at this time, AVLIC is unable to process your application. Please check the AVLIC FAQ page (specifically How do I become a member of AVLIC?) as updates on the process will be noted there.
