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Students must complete a total of 100 interpreting hours during their practicum experience.
Most hours are completed during Practicum I and Practicum II.
Up to 10 hours (10%) may be completed prior to the start of practicum (e.g., summer) with prior approval from practicum coordinator.
✅ Approved Settings
✅ Approved Settings
Practicum site
Pro bono assignments sent by the Practicum Coordinator
DAS student interpreting
Bridge to Work
Other approved opportunities
Important Rules
Most hours must be completed during Practicum l & ll
Early hours are limited to 10%
Work must be appropriate + approved
🎬 Interpretation of Recorded Content
🎬 Interpretation of Recorded Content
May count for up to 10% of interpreting hours per semester
Must be:
Recorded
Reviewed by a mentor, tutor, or instructor
💡 Ideas from Past Students
💡 Ideas from Past Students
If you are having difficulty finding enough interpreting opportunities, you are not alone. Many students have successfully met their hours by getting creative and using the resources available to them.
Here are some strategies that have worked for past students:
🎥 Interpret Along with Your Mentor (VRI)
🎥 Interpret Along with Your Mentor (VRI)
If your mentor is working a remote assignment and gives permission:
Join the session with your camera and microphone off
Interpret along on your own device
Record your work (if appropriate)
Review and debrief with your mentor during supervision
👥 Use Tutoring Sessions Creatively
👥 Use Tutoring Sessions Creatively
Schedule time with a tutor
Invite a friend or family member to join a conversation
Interpret the interaction in real time
Get feedback from the tutor
👉 You can also:
Work with another student
Take turns speaking and interpreting
🔄 Think Beyond Traditional Settings
🔄 Think Beyond Traditional Settings
Ask your classmates and mentor about additional opportunities
Use cancellations as time to pivot to interpret pre-recorded videos
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