A55300 – ASL-English Interpreter Preparation Program

Degree Designation	Articulation Agreement
Associate in Applied Science	None
Minimum Required Credit Hours	Fully online option available?
68	Yes

Description

The ASL-English Interpreter Preparation Program equips students with foundational interpreting skills and a working knowledge of the profession for employment and growth.

Coursework includes American Sign Language (ASL) acquisition, ASL-English translation and interpreting skill development, Deaf community perspectives and ethical decision making; coursework culminates in a work-based learning experience.

Graduates may seek entry-level employment in educational, community settings, or human service fields and may also pursue various interpreter assessments required for North Carolina interpreter licensure.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will:

• Students will express themselves correctly, fluently, clearly in the target or source language (English or ASL)
• Students will demonstrate legal, moral and ethical responsibilities of the Code of Professional Conduct (CPC) as it relates to professional practice in a variety of settings
• Students will mediate cultural differences between Deaf and Hearing participants
• Students will interpret correctly, fluently, clearly in the target or source language (English or ASL)

Program Requirements

General Education

1st Communications

Complete all of the following Courses:

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
ENG-111	Writing and Inquiry	3

2nd Communications

Complete at least 1 of the following courses:

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
ENG-112	Writing and Research in the Disciplines	3
ENG-114	Professional Research & Reporting	3

Humanities/Fine Arts

Complete at least 1 of the following courses:

Humanities (AAS)

Social/Behavioral Science

Complete at least 1 of the following courses:

Social/Behavioral Science Electives (AAS)

Mathematics

Complete at least 1 of the following courses:

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
MAT-143	Quantitative Literacy	3
MAT-152	Statistical Methods I	4

Technical Core

Interpreter Education

Complete all of the following Courses:

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
ASL-111	Elementary ASL I	3
ASL-112	Elementary ASL II	3
ASL-211	Intermediate ASL I	3
ASL-250	Linguistics of American Sign Language	3
IPP-111	Introduction to Interpretation	3
IPP-112	Comparative Cultures	3
IPP-152	ASL/English Translation	3
IPP-161	Consecutive Interpreting	5
IPP-221	Simultaneous Interpret	5
WBL-111	Work-Based Learning I	1
WBL-115	Work-Based Learning Seminar I	1

Other Major Hours - Required

Interpreter Education

Complete all of the following Courses:

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
ASL-181	ASL Lab 1	1
ASL-182	ASL Lab 2	1
ASL-212	Intermediate ASL II	3
ASL-221	Advanced American Sign Language I	3
ASL-222	Advanced American Sign Language II	3
ASL-281	ASL Lab 3	1
ASL-282	ASL Lab 4	1
IPP-130	Analytical Skills for Interpreting	3
IPP-225	Interpreting in Specialized Settings	3

Other Required Courses

Success Skills

Complete at least 1 of the following courses:

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
ACA-115	Success & Study Skills	1
ACA-122	Transfer & Career Success	1

Recommended Course Sequence

View the recommended course sequence for a suggested program schedule