Interpreter Education A.A.S.
A55300
The Interpreter Education curriculum prepares individuals to work as entry-level Sign Language Interpreters who will provide communication access in interview and interactive settings. In addition, this curriculum provides in-service training for working interpreters who want to upgrade their skills.
Coursework includes the acquisition of American Sign Language (ASL); grammar, structure, and sociolinguistic properties; cognitive processes associated with interpretation between ASL and English; the structure and character of the deaf community; and acquisition of consecutive and simultaneous interpreting skills.
Entry-level jobs for paraprofessional interpreters are available in educational systems or a variety of community settings. Individuals may choose from part-time, full-time, or self-employment/freelance positions or apply language skills to other human service related areas. Students should consult their advisor for information about course scheduling.
Upon successful completion of this program, the student should be able to:
- Demonstrate the cognitive processes associated with effective interpretation between the linguistic structure of American Sign Language and English
- Synthesize knowledge of ethical standards and practices in the field of sign language interpreting
- Demonstrate their set of professional skills during an Exit Interview/Portfolio Review in their final semester
- Identify and analyze the audience and purpose for any intended communication (GE V.6)
- Formulate attitudes, values, and behaviors that promote responsible citizenship (GE VI.1)
General Education
Required Courses
| ASL 212 | Intermediate ASL II | 3 | |
| COM 231 | Public Speaking | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| ENG 114 | Prof Research & Reporting | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| MAT 143 | Quantitative Literacy | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
Major Courses
Core Required Courses
Other Major Required Courses
| ASL 151 | Numbers and Fingerspelling | 1 | FA, SP |
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Computers | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| IPP 153 | Intro Discourse Analysis | 3 | FA |
| IPP 222 | Simultaneous Interpreting II | 5 | SP |
| IPP 240 | Ethical Standards and Practices | 3 | FA |
| WBL XXX | Work-based Learning | 1 | |
| WBL XXX | Work-based Learning Seminar | 1 | |
Total Credit Hours: 68