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
| COM 231 | Public Speaking | 3 | FA, SP |
| ENG 111 | Expository Writing | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| ENG 114 | Professional Research & Reporting | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| MAT 140 | Survey of Mathematics | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| MAT 140A | Survey of Mathematics Lab | 1 | FA, SP, SU |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
Humanities/Fine Arts
Select 3 SHC from the Humanities/Fine Arts list
Major Courses
Core Required Courses
| ASL 111 | Elementary ASL I | 3 | FA, SP |
| ASL 112 | Elementary ASL II | 3 | FA, SP |
| ASL 250 | Linguistics of American Sign Language | 3 | FA |
| COE 111 | Co-Op Work Experience I | 1 | FA, SP, SU |
| COE 115 | Work Exp Seminar I | 1 | F, SP |
| IPP 111 | Introduction to Interpretation | 3 | FA |
| IPP 112 | Comparative Cultures | 4 | SP |
| IPP 152 | ASL/English Translation | 3 | FA |
| IPP 161 | Consecutive Interpreting | 5 | SP |
| IPP 221 | Simultaneous Interpreting I | 5 | FA, SP |
Other Major Required Courses
Total Credit Hours: 75