Interpreter Education Program
Our Interpreter Education Program (IEP) is a two-year cohorted program for majors pursuing the ASL/English Interpreting Concentration within the Deaf Studies major. Our IEP is a rigorous program where students learn about the signed language-spoken language interpreting processes and how to work with diverse populations through skills development and practicum settings. To be considered for admission to the IEP, students are required to apply and undergo our screening process. For more information on eligibility and the application process, please see below.
Also, we have made available our IEP Information Session recording for more information on the program, required qualifications, and the application process and the recording also includes interviews with our IEP alumni (Class of 2023) and two more recent IEP students. You can access the recording at the following link:
IEP Information Session Recording
Interpreter Education Program Application
The application period for the Interpreter Education Program (IEP) is currently closed.
Information on the application process for the Fall 2026 IEP Cohort will be posted in January 2026. NOTE: If you are not a CSUN student and want to apply for the Fall 2026 IEP Cohort, you are also REQUIRED to apply to the university by December 1, 2025. For more information about admission requirements/deadlines, please visit the university website for prospective students: http://www.csun.edu/prospectivestudents
Information on FALL 2026 COHORT Eligibility Requirements
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be a current/continuing CSUN student in good standing OR a prospective student who has applied to attend CSUN starting in Fall 2026 and are awaiting official acceptance. NOTE: Prospective students are eligible to apply to the IEP Program and participate in the entire application/screening process. However, admission/acceptance into the program will require official proof of acceptance to CSUN for Fall 2026.
- Completion of DEAF 281 (ASL IV) or equivalent with a grade of B or better.
NOTE: Completion of any of the following advanced ASL development courses is recommended but is NOT REQUIRED in order to apply and be considered for acceptance into the program:
- DEAF 300 (Advanced ASL Conversation)
- DEAF 350 (Principles of Sign Language Interpretation)
- DEAF 370 (ASL/English Translation)
QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants must:
- Understand adult-level ASL discourse; and
- Have an above-average working vocabulary in ASL and English
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
The application for the Fall 2026 Cohort with complete instructions/deadlines will be available in January 2026. Continue to check this website for updates.