Honours Bachelor of Interpretation (American Sign Language – English) Program C302 Please login to Apply

Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic achievement, including the required courses, and any other selection criteria outlined below:

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma with six grade 12 university (U) or university/college (M) courses, with a combined average of 65 per cent or higher
• grade 12 English (U) with a grade of 65 per cent or higher
• grade 11 math (M or U) or grade 12 math U or grade 11 science (U) or grade 12 science (M or U)
• supplementary requirements as outlined below

OR

Mature student status: 19 years or older and no OSSD**

• grade 12 English U with a grade of 65 per cent or higher
• grade 11 math (M or U) or grade 12 math U or grade 11 Science U or grade 12 science (M or U)
• Combined average of English and math/science of 65 per cent or higher
• Post-secondary credits in English and math/science will also be considered (specific courses only)
• Supplementary requirements as outlined below

** There is no mature student testing in the required credits for degree programs. Mature applicants must have the English, math and science credits required. Additional information on where and how to upgrade can be found on the English, math and science upgrading pages.

Supplemental Requirements:

Non-Deaf applicants: Basic ASL proficiency level equivalent to approximately 200 hours of ASL instruction and practical use***.

Deaf Interpreter applicants: Advanced (native) comprehension and articulation of American Sign Language with awareness of connotative levels of meaning, along with idiomatic expressions and colloquialism use.

All applicants:

• mandatory information session
• applicant questionnaire
• mandatory online screening session that evaluates ASL and pre-interpretation skills*
• letter of reference (to be submitted during screening session)

* You will need a set of earbuds or headphones as one of the assessments requires this equipment. Note: not applicable for Deaf applicants.

* Screening process comprised of assessments of both proficiency in American Sign Language (comprehension and articulation) and pre-interpretation skills. Applicants are required to demonstrate an understanding of the Deaf community and the field of sign language interpreting. Both academic requirements and all pre-requisites must be satisfied prior to registering for the screening session.

** Preferred, but not mandatory. The letter of reference from a Deaf person should address the following: your current ASL abilities, your involvement in the Deaf community and their reason for supporting your application to the program. The letter is to be from a Deaf person who is not a family member or a current faculty member of George Brown. The letter must include their signature and their contact information. The letter can be either a typewritten letter (Word or PDF document), or an ASL video letter, addressed to the program co-ordinators.

*** These competencies can be acquired through the American Sign Language and Deaf Studies certificate program at George Brown (C114), or an equivalent program, through part-time courses in the community.

Please note: Subject to competition, applicants may be required to have grades/averages above the minimum.

There is no admissions assessment (test) for the English, math or science requirements.

Advanced Entry for Interpreting Diploma Graduates

Graduates of George Brown's three-year American Sign Language – English interpreter advanced diploma program and Graduates of other ASL-English interpreting diploma programs across Canada and the U.S. will have a degree completion pathway that enables them to enter directly into the degree program.

Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic achievement, including the required courses, and any other selection criteria outlined below.

Semester 5 Advanced Entry:

• Graduate of other ASL-English interpreting diploma programs across Canada and the U.S. with a minimum of 3.0 GPA.
• Prior successful completion of a Research Course with minimum passing grade of 65 per cent.
• Prior completion of two Liberal Studies courses with minimum passing grade of 65 per cent.
• Screening interview that assesses ASL proficiencies and interpretation theory and skills.

Semester 7 Advanced Entry

• Graduate of George Brown's three-year American Sign Language – English Interpreter Advanced Diploma Program with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Prior successful completion of a Research Course with minimum passing grade of 65 per cent.
• Prior completion of two Liberal Studies courses with minimum passing grade of 65 per cent.
• Screening interview that assesses ASL proficiencies and interpretation theory and skills.

Please contact the program co-ordinators for more details about either degree completion pathway.

English Language Proficiency Required:

George Brown College ESL Level 9; TOEFL 84 overall and 21 in each skill band (online); IELTS 6.5 overall and 6.0 in each skill band; MELAB 85; CAEL overall 70 (writing 60); Please visit English Proficiency page for more details.

Course Exemptions

College or university credits may qualify you for course exemptions. Please visit Transfer Guide for more information.