Interpreting/American Sign Language Education Program

We offer two programs: A two-year Associate Degree and an eight-course certificate program.

• Official plans of study from the college catalog

Associate Degree: The Interpreting/ASL Education Associate Degree program prepares graduates for entry-level interpreting/ASL education positions where person who are deaf or hard of hearing and hearing persons must communicate with each other.  The Associate Degree program offers extensive course work in American Sign Language.  A language lab helps students develop their skills during six core skill-building courses. A two-quarter practicum gives students opportunities to gain first-hand experience applying their interpreting/transliterating skills and knowledge of professional ethics under the supervision of an agency interpreter.

Certificate: For those individuals wanting to learn about people who are Deaf, their unique culture and community, and be able to converse with them via American Sign Language (ASL), we offer a certificate program. This program does not prepare individuals to become interpreters; it is strictly a program to enhance/establish communication skills and to learn about deafness. Attending a Mandatory Information Session with the Coordinator is not required; students simply register for the courses. Once all courses have been successfully completed, students apply for the certificate by contacting the Interpreting/ASL Education Coordinator.