Mainstreaming in public school classrooms and increased post-secondary opportunities for deaf and hard-of-hearing students have led to an expanding need for and use of educational interpreters to convey concepts and vocabulary in a wide range of academic and career disciplines. There is also a demand for interpreters in private practice for settings such as medical, legal, mental health and social services.
"Coming to OSU-OKC and getting certified in sign language was the best career choice I have ever made. [OSU-OKC] doesn’t throw general degrees at students in hopes they will learn their trade during their first job. They train you to be ready for the workforce and give you practical experience."
