Sign Language Interpreter Preparation
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Recommended basic skills standards are
• ENG 090
• MAT 060
• REA 090
This program prepares students for entry-level employment as either interpreters or transliterators or both for deaf and hard of hearing individuals.
Students must apply for admission to the Interpreter Preparation Program. In order to be accepted into the program, students must demonstrate proficiency in American Sign Language. This may be accomplished by passing a proficiency test or by completing ASL 121 with a C grade or better and ASL 122 with a B grade or better. Contact the Interpreter Preparation Office (502-3500) for more details about applying.
Students must earn a B or better in ASL skills classes to advance to the next level. To enroll in internship (IPP 281) students must have a B average with no more than one C grade in IPP 225, IPP 227, IPP 229, or ASL 222.
Program prerequisite: ENG 090, MAT 060, REA 090 or placement scores of ENG 121, MAT 090, and REA 090 or higher.
Students may complete deficiencies concurrently with the beginning courses in the program. Students not meeting a course prerequisite must have instructor permission to enroll.
General Education Courses
| ANT 101 | Cultural Anthropology: SS3 | 3 |
| CIS 118 | Introduction to PC Applications | 3 |
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| CSC 105 | Computer Literacy | (3) |
| COM 115 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| ENG 121 | English Composition I: CO1 | 3 |
| MAT 107 | Career Math (or higher) | 3 |
| 15 |
Other Course Requirements
| ASL 123 | American Sign Language III | 5 |
| ASL 215 | ASL Literature | 3 |
| ASL 221 | American Sign Language IV | 3 |
| ASL 222 | American Sign Language V | 3 |
| IPP 121 | Aspects of Interpreting I | 3 |
| IPP 122 | Aspects of Interpreting II | 3 |
| IPP 125 | Oral Transliterating | 2 |
| IPP 131 | Text Analysis | 3 |
| IPP 132 | Interpretation Analysis | 3 |
| IPP 145 | Deaf People in Society | 2 |
| IPP 147 | Survey of Deaf Culture | 3 |
| IPP 205 | Educational Interpreting | 4 |
| IPP 207 | Specialized and Technical Communication | 2 |
| IPP 225 | English to ASL Interpreting | 3 |
| IPP 227 | ASL to English Interpreting | 3 |
| IPP 229 | Transliterating | 3 |
| IPP 235 | Advanced Interpreting | 4 |
| IPP 279 | Interpreter Seminar | 3 |
| IPP 281 | Internship | 5 |
| Total Credit Hours | 75 |
Certificate
Basic ASL Communication Skills
The ASL certificate is for students who want to broaden their horizons by learning a new language and who plan to use their skills for casual communication as opposed to professional interpreting. ASL is the fourth most commonly used language in the United States and can be a valuable asset in any field that is customer or consumer related. In today’s competitive market, every additional skill on your resume places you one step closer to your dream job. This certificate can be a starting point for your new career or can enhance any established degree or profession.
| ASL 123 | American Sign Language III | 5 |
| ASL 221 | American Sign Language IV | 3 |
| IPP 121 | Aspects of Interpreting I | 3 |
| IPP 145 | Deaf People in Society | 2 |
| IPP 147 | Survey of Deaf Culture | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 16 |