This practicum provides on-site observation of working interpreters in educational, community, service agency or other settings. Coursework includes introducing students to freelance business, making financial predictions and evaluating their personal and professional financial goals. Students identify the forms necessary to establish an interpreting business in the state they plan to work post graduation. Students also finalize their ePortfolio which serves to professionally market themselves and their interpreting services.
Students complete 30 hours of observation experience and attend a weekly debriefing session where they share observations and experiences gained throughout their practicum placement. Discussions focus on linguistic issues in interpretation, ethical dilemmas, situational concerns and problem solving.