there have been 18 U.S. government shutdowns since 1976, however, many of these were not full shutdowns, but rather partial shutdowns or short-term funding gaps that were resolved over the weekend after missing the Friday budget deadline. In reality, the government has been quite active during all of them.

What Happens During a Government Shutdown?

When a shutdown occurs, the government stops providing all but what it refers to as "essential" services. Services that continue during a shutdown include law enforcement, national security operations, the National Weather Service and its parent agencies, medical services at federal facilities, the postal service, armed forces, air traffic management, and corrections (the penal system).

National Parks and other federal tourist destinations like the National Zoo and the Smithsonian are typically closed.

The Social Security Administration stilland adds summer study to your degree.

Internships

Many students take on summer internships to apply their developing skills. Because of the Institute’s reputation, students have access to professional opportunities at many international organizations, such as the United Nations, the Organization of American States, the U.S. Department of State, and the National Security Agency, as well as at software companies, pharmaceutical manufacturers, international corporations and law firms, and translation agencies. These professional opportunities often lead to full-time and freelance work upon graduation.

Advanced Entry

We offer a 30-credit, two-semester program to students who have substantial prior course work in translation and interpretation as well as professional experience in the field. Visit How to Apply for details.

Master of Arts in Translation

Start Date

Credits

Practicum

Language Competency

August

60

Required (thesis option)

Required

Core Course Work

Translation

Learn to provide high-quality translation and independently