Legal Interpreter Training Program

College of Education and Behavioral Sciences

Licensure Requirements — 15 Credits

LITP is a 4 semester program of specialized coursework designed for Sign Language Interpreters who wish to work in the legal system. This specialized course of study prepares interpreters to meet the employment standards of the many state Judicial Systems. The program includes three knowledge courses about the Legal System, Civil and Criminal Law. The fourth course concentrates on skills development and includes an internship in the community.

Degree Requirements

Required Credits - 12 credits

Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Legal Interpreting Certificate Program (LITP) or Consent of Instructor.

INTR 580	Overview of Legal Interpreting in the American Legal System	4
INTR 581	Civil Litigation	3
INTR 582	Criminal Law	4
INTR 583	Internship: Skill Development for Legal Interpreters	4

A "B" grade in each of the courses must be achieved to earn the Professional Development Certificate.