- Application deadline: June 15, 2009
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution of higher education with
at least six courses completed in the language (English or Spanish)
that is not the official language of the institution awarding the
degree. Superior proficiency in English and Spanish; living experience
in a Hispanic country preferred. Prior interpreting experience not
required.
A cumulative minimum score of 1000 on the verbal and quantitative or
analytical portions of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General
Test preferred, if you have taken the test prior to October
2002. The GRE must have been taken within the last 5 years. For
candidates who took the GRE in October 2002, or thereafter, a combined
score of 1000 of the verbal and quantitative sections, and a score in
the range of 3-6 on the writing assessment section of the test is
preferred.
Students must take the General Interpreting Aptitude Examination
that is administered by the Program. This examination may be taken at
the Graduate School, College of Charleston, or in the candidate's home
city. The examination may be taken only one time each year.
Candidates
who meet the criteria mentioned in requirement 1 above will be given
preference, candidates who have not completed six courses in their
second language, but have comparable language experience in other
settings may be considered. Justification of their second language
competency must be provided.
Admission Procedures
Degree Students
- Submit a completed application form together with a $50 fee
- Submit
an official copy of a transcript from each institution of higher
learning attended, including documentation of graduation from an
accredited four year college or university. The transcript should be
sent directly from the institutions attended to The Graduate School of
the College of Charleston.
- Submit
an official copy of scores from the general test of the Graduate Record
Examination. The test must have been taken during the past five years.
- Take the Oral Language Competency Interview.
- Complete the General Test of Interpreting Aptitude. Applicants may take this
examination by appointment at the Interpreting Center of the campus of
the College of Charleston. Applicants who prefer to take this examination in their home state must make the necessary arrangements for an individual to proctor the administration of the examination. That individual must be affiliated with an official institution.
- A section of the application form provides space for including relevant information. The processing fee of $50 must be received prior to taking the examination.
- Submit a one page statement indicating future goals and reasons for applying to the MA in Bilingual Legal Interpreting program.
- Submit two letters of recommendation
Non-degree Students
Students who do
not plan to complete a degree may be admitted to the program provided
space is available. However, applicants must successfully complete the
same admission requirements listed above for degree-seeking students.
Application Deadline
April 15, 2009 - Results of the GRE and the General Test of
Interpreting Aptitude should be received by the Graduate School Office
by this date. Applicants must allow sufficient time for administering
and processing the interpreting aptitude examination.
Inquiries: E-mail: gradsch@cofc.edu; Tel:
(843) 953-5614
Fax: (843) 953-1434
Graduate School, College of Charleston
Bilingual Legal Interpreting
Randolph Hall
Charleston, South Carolina 29424
