Honours Bachelor of Interpretation (American Sign Language – English)

​​Entry requirements 

• Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic achievement, including the required courses, and any other selection criteria outlined below:

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma with six grade 12 university (U) or university/college (M) courses, with a combined average of 65 per cent or higher

• grade 12 English (U) with a grade of 65 per cent or higher

• grade 11 math (M or U) or grade 12 math U or grade 11 science (U) or grade 12 science (M or U)

• supplementary requirements as outlined below

MATURE STUDENT STATUS: 19 YEARS OR OLDER AND NO OSSD**

• grade 12 English U with a grade of 65 per cent or higher

• grade 11 math (M or U) or grade 12 math U or grade 11 Science U or grade 12 science (M or U)

• Combined average of English and math/science of 65 per cent or higher

• Post-secondary credits in English and math/science will also be considered (specific courses only)

• Supplementary requirements as outlined below

English requirements 

• Provide proof that their secondary and/ or post-secondary studies were completed at a recognized institution where English is the primary media of instruction. The studies must be relevant to the admission requirements for the specific program (s) applied to (e.g. an advanced diploma or degree is required for certain postgraduate program)
• or
• Applicants with transcripts from an institution where the language of instruction is not English may meet English language proficiency requirements with one of the following proofs of language proficiency. The minimum test scores that are acceptable are listed below (as applicable). Please note: For admissions purposes, some programs require a higher score than the minimum stated below.
• George Brown English for Academic (EAP) Program, Level 9
• IELTS (Academic), 6.5, minimum 6.0 in each skill band
• TOEFL, 84 (online) minimum 21 in each skill band
• MELAB, 85
• PTE (Academic), 60, overall minimum
  55 in each skill band
• CAEL, 70 overall (writing 60)
• Cambridge English Exams (B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency), 176 or more (with no individual skill below 169)
• George Brown Admissions Test (Mature applicants only), Not Available
• *NEW Duolingo English Test, 115

Other requirements 

• Non-Deaf applicants: Basic ASL proficiency level equivalent to approximately 200 hours of ASL instruction and practical use***

• Deaf Interpreter applicants: Advanced (native) comprehension and articulation of American Sign Language with awareness of connotative levels of meaning, along with idiomatic expressions and colloquialism use

• All applicants:

• Mandatory Online information session

• Applicant Questionnaire

• Mandatory on line screening session  that evaluates ASL and pe-interpretation skills*

• Letter of reference ( to  be submitted during screening session)

• * You will need a set of earbuds or headphones as one of the assessments requires this equipment. Note: not applicable for Deaf applicants.

• * Screening process comprised of assessments of both proficiency in American Sign Language (comprehension and articulation) and pre-interpretation skills. Applicants are required to demonstrate an understanding of the Deaf community and the field of sign language interpreting. Both academic requirements and all pre-requisites must be satisfied prior to registering for the screening session.

• ** The letter of reference from a Deaf person should address the following: your current ASL abilities, your involvement in the Deaf community and their reason for supporting your application to the program. The letter is to be from a Deaf person who is not a family member or a current faculty member of George Brown. The letter must include their signature and their contact information. The letter can be either a type-written letter (Word or PDF document), or an ASL video letter, addressed to the program co-ordinators.

• *** These competencies can be acquired through the American Sign Language and Deaf Studies certificate program at George Brown (C114), or an equivalent program, through part-time courses in the community or through regular interaction with Deaf people.

• Please note: Subject to competition, applicants may be required to have grades/averages above the minimum.

• There is no admissions assessment (test) for the English, Math or Science requirements