Program Outcomes
Because of the cognitive and linguistic complexities involved in American Sign Language interpreting or in using ASL for professional purposes in one of our combined majors, there are numerous skills that are introduced, reinforced, and mastered throughout the ASL– English Interpreting degree. The program outcomes are indicated by the various points in the curriculum when a student is expected to demonstrate mastery of the knowledge and/or skill set.
These outcomes are for our American Sign Language and English Interpreting majors.
| Graduate Outcomes | |
|---|---|
| Entered an interpreting career | 86% |
| Started work in an ASL/Deaf related field | 10% |
| Pursued further education | 3% |
| Working as an Interpreter | |
|---|---|
| Working full- or part-time as an interpreter | 91% |
| State qualification | 58% |
| National RID certification | 79% |
| Time to certification/qualification | |
|---|---|
| RID written exam pass rate | 85% |
| State qualifications pass rate within 6 months | 36% |
| State qualifications pass rate within 12 months | 57% |
| State qualifications pass rate within 18 months | 91% |
The accredited Bachelor of Science in ASL-English interpreting meets educational requirements for graduates, allowing them to take the national Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) professional certification exam. The degree also leads to professional ASL- English interpreter licensure in several U.S. states. Individual state requirements vary but these can be found on the Professional Licensure Disclosure document on Northeastern University’s Consumer Information page.
If you have questions regarding professional licensure requirements for ASL Interpreters, please contact Cayle O’Brien, c.obrien@northeastern.edu.