Interpreting
Bachelor of Arts in Deaf Studies
This four-year degree is a liberal arts degree that provides in-depth study into all
facets of the Deaf-World. Students choose among two emphases. There is no special
application process, but students should declare their major by contacting the academic
advisor for the Languages Department.
Emphasis #2: Interpreting.
This emphasis provides an opportunity for students and focuses on helping them to
gain interpreting skills and certification. There is currently an intense shortage
of interpreters for the Deaf across the United States. UVU offers two distinct programs
to prepare students to enter the interpreting profession: The Novice-Level Interpreter
Preparation Program (NLIPP) and the Advanced Certification Interpreter Preparation
Program (ACIPP). These programs can accommodate students of any skill level and courses
fit right into the Deaf Studies degree requirements.
