News & Updates
- The Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf and CCIE signed a Memorandum of Understanding on July 18th, 2011.
- Congratulations to the newest accredited program - University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Bachelor of Arts in Interpretation: ASL/English!
- A list of CCIE accredited programs can be seen by clicking on "Accredited Programs" in the column to the left.
- As more programs seek accreditation, we invite applications from individuals interested in becoming Commissioners. For more information on becoming a Commissioner, please contact us at: Information@ccie-accreditation.org
Mission
CCIE's mission is to promote professionalism in the field of interpreter education through:
- The accreditation of professional preparation programs,
- The development and revision of interpreter education standards,
- The encouragement of excellence in program development,
- A national and international dialogue on the preservation and advancement of standards in the field of interpreter and higher education, and
- The application of the knowledge, skills, and ethics of the profession.
History
The Commission on Collegiate Interpreter Education (CCIE) was founded in 2006 to promote professionalism in the field of sign language interpreter education through the process of accreditation. CCIE was established after nearly two decades of collaborative efforts of six stakeholder organizations, the National Alliance of Black Interpreters, Inc., National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, National Association of the Deaf, Conference of Interpreter Trainers, Association of Visual Language Interpreters of Canada and the American Sign Language Teachers Association. In 2008, CCIE became a member of the Association of Specialized and Professional Accreditors (ASPA).