2024-2026 Experiential Learning and Research Impact Report Released
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Master of Arts in Interpretation for Diplomats and Executives
Soka University of America (SUA) has signed an agreement with Middlebury to purchase the Middlebury Institute campus in Monterey. The sale establishes the Monterey Institute of International Studies at Soka University of America, which will continue select graduate programs, including the MA in Interpretation for Diplomats and Executives, starting fall 2027.
You can find additional information, including how to apply and program details, on the SUA website.
Current Students
Fall 2025 was the final intake for the Middlebury offering of this program. Currently enrolled students will complete their degrees by summer 2027. We are committed to supporting all of our students through the completion of their degrees with rigorous academics, experiential learning opportunities, and career planning. Learn more.
Degree Program
Our MA in Interpretation for Diplomats and Executives (IDE) will accelerate and expand your career opportunities. You will receive exceptional training in your target languages and international affairs, grounded in experiential learning.
This program is only available to applicants fully or majority funded by their employers.
Interpreting for World Leaders
Program chair, Andrea Hofmann-Miller, has extensive experience interpreting for politicians, state department representatives, and other world leaders on topics including unions, mergers, joint ventures, and more.
Advance Your Career
- Fast-track your career growth.
- Open doors to new and exciting professional opportunities.
- Get support from our large and influential alumni network in the language services and international affairs industries.
Curriculum
Build your expertise in:
- Consecutive interpretation
- Simultaneous interpretation
- Whisper interpretation (chuchotage)
- Second language (B-language) skills
- International affairs and intercultural competence
Language Pairs
Choose one of the following languages paired with English:
Faculty: Professors and Practitioners
Our faculty combine academic expertise with years of professional experience as interpreters performing high-profile work for governments, private sector firms, and intergovernmental organizations including the United Nations, the World Economic Forum, the Olympics, the White House, the U.S. State Department, European parliaments, and more.
They will mentor you, ensuring that you receive the academic and professional training to realize their career goals.
"Giving My Voice to Michelle Obama"
Professor Leire Carbonell Aguero teaches Simultaneous and Consecutive Interpretation into Spanish.
Customize Your Interpretation Degree
Our flexible curriculum means you can customize your degree:
- Choose your language pair.
- Boost your language skills through immersive summer programs at the world-renowned Middlebury Language Schools.
- Pursue a directed study in your B language.
- Receive tutoring in your B language.
- Add electives from our master’s programs in global security, sustainability, and/or development.
- Take courses in intercultural competence.
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