Highlights of Educational Interpreting at UT

The educational interpreting program has strong field-based components imbedded in the curriculum. These allow students the opportunity to explore a variety of experiences in the deaf community throughout the program. Students have access to events held at Tennessee School for the Deaf and the Knoxville Area Community Center for the Deaf, both located within five miles of the UT campus. Interpreting students are encouraged to take an active role in the Student Organization for Deaf Awareness (SODA) while in the program. Students have the opportunity to take part in annual events with the deaf community that include:

• Dollywood Deaf Awareness Days
• The Dogwood Arts Festival - Very Special Arts Festival
• Inter Act Children's Theatre for the Deal
• Tennessee Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (TRID) Conference

Involvement in these programs provides students with valuable practical experience4 in the field of interpreting.

Special Programs, Co-ops, and Internships

During the senior year, students complete a 285 clock hour field experience. Students work twenty hours a week with a mentoring professional interpreter in a K-12 setting or at Disability Services on campus. Students shadow a mentor interpreter, complete observations, and are involved in regular feedback sessions. During the semester students move towards interpreting a full work day schedule

Contact CEHHS

335 Claxton Complex 1122 Volunteer Boulevard
Knoxville, Tennessee 37996

Phone: 865-974-2201
Fax: 865-974-8718