American Sign Language English Interpreting

Upon completing this program, students will be equipped with the skills and knowledge required to work as ASL-English interpreters in a variety of settings, including educational, medical, legal, and community contexts. They will have a deep understanding of ASL linguistics, Deaf culture, and the ethical principles that guide the interpreting profession.

American Sign Language (ASL) English Interpreting Certificate Program

Year 1: Foundations of ASL and Interpreting

TRIMESTER 1:

ASLDC 100: Introduction to ASL and Deaf Culture

Introduction to ASL Linguistics
Deaf Culture and Community
Fingerspelling and Numbers in ASL
Basic Conversational ASL

TRIMESTER 2:

ASL 100: ASL Grammar and Vocabulary

ASL Syntax and Grammar
Expanding ASL Vocabulary
Non-Manual Signals and Expressions
Ethical Considerations in Interpreting

Year 2: Advanced Interpreting and Practicum

TRIMESTER 3:

ISKTEC 100: Interpreting Skills and Techniques

Interpreting Fundamentals
Consecutive and Simultaneous Interpreting
ASL to English Interpreting
English to ASL Interpreting

TRIMESTER 4:

PRASP 100: Practicum and Specializations

Internship in ASL Interpreting
Specialization in Educational Interpreting
Specialization in Medical Interpreting
Legal Interpreting and Community Settings

Elective Courses

Students have to contact the school administration if they want to take extra credits or transfer credits to pursue the Diploma Certificate or Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree in their field of interest. Students will select required number courses in each of the areas listed to meet general education requirements graduation for the A.A.S. Some of these courses can be transferred directly from and to the university system and may be substituted for recommended courses on the outline. Students should speak with an advisor before doing so these selective courses are required for all students.

Selected Communication Course (Choose two for Diploma or three for the Associate)

ENGL 100: Fundamentals of Speech

CPL 100: Career Planning

CPL 101: Communications and Career Strategies

ENGL 101: Composition

ENGL 102: composition

Selected Mathematics Course (Choose two for Diploma or three for the Associate)

MATH 100:General Math

MATH 101:Intermediate Algebra

MATH 102:College Algebra

Selected Social Science Course (Choose two for Diploma or four for the Associate)

ECON 105:Leadership

ECON 101:Principles of Microeconomics I

ECON 102:Principles of Macroeconomics II

SOC 101:Introduction to Sociology

PSYC 101: Introduction to Psychology

HIST 101: History