Master of Science in Health Care Interpretation
Rochester Institute of Technology

Program Details

Rochester Institute of Technology offers the online MS in Health Care Interpretation. This program is designed to meet the demands of nationally certified sign language interpreters desiring a master’s degree specific to working in health care environments. The National Technical Institute for the Deaf’s Department of American Sign Language and Interpreting Education administers the program. This program prepares interpreters to work in leadership/administrative roles in the health care interpreting field. 

Potential career opportunities:

  • Designated Interpreter for Deaf Health Care Professionals
  • Manager/Administrator of Interpreter Services
  • Video Remote Interpreter
  • Health Care Interpreter
  • Consultant

% Online

Mostly Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

Rochester Institute of Technology is accredited by:

Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Statement of Purpose/Intent

Additional Info

  • Students must attend a one-week on-campus residency.
  • ASL interpretation sample (audio/video file or text translation will be provided)
  • Audiogram (Deaf and hard-of-hearing applicants)