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Summary of State Requirements

  • There are currently no licensing requirements for all sign language interpreters

  • Certification requirements for legal interpreters

    • Preference to SC:L-certified interpreters

    • Must have obtained national certification

  • Licensing requirements for educational interpreters

    • Obtain an associate license (valid for 5 years)

      • Requires associate's degree from approved interpreting program



Source: https://rid.org/advocacy-overview/state-information-and-advocacy/ohio-state-information/

Interpreter Education Programs in Ohio

Kent State University.
Wright State University.
Ohio University.
Columbus State Community College.
Cuyahoga Community College.
Sinclair Community College.
Cincinnati State.