Interpreter Preparation
A.A.S.
(Associate of Applied Science)
Statewide Program
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General Education Requirements:
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Credits
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____SPCM 101
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Fundamentals of Speech Communication
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3
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____ENGL 101
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College Composition I
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3
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General Education Electives:
(Choose courses in each
category from the list of approved General Education courses)
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____Diversity
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3
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____Biological and Physical Sciences
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3-4
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____Mathematics
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3-4
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____Wellness and Health
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3 or
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____Information Literacy/Technology
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3
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____Arts and Humanities
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3 or
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____Social and Behavioral Sciences
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3
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Total General Education
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21-23
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Program Requirements
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____ENGL 106
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Grammar and Usage*
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3
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____INTR 106
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Fingerspelling and Number Use in ASL*
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2
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____INTR 111
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Nonverbal Communication
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2
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____INTR 116
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Introduction to Interpreting for the Deaf
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3
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____INTR 121
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Deaf Issues: Past and Present
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3
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____INTR 204
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American Sign Language IV*
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3
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____INTR 206
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ASL for Interpreters*
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3
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____INTR 211
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Linguistics of ASL*
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3
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____INTR 216
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Pre-Interpreting Skills*
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3
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____INTR 221
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Voice-to-Sign Transliterating*
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3
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____INTR 222
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Voice-to-Sign Interpreting*
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3
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____INTR 226
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Sign-to-Voice Transliterating*
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3
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____INTR 227
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Sign-to-Voice Interpreting*
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3
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____INTR 231
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Survey of Specialized Interpreting Settings*
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3
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____INTR 241
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Practicum*
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4
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Total Number of Credits Required for Degree
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65-67
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Program Description:
The Interpreter
Preparation program is designed to provide students with entry-level
skills in sign language interpreting. Interpreter Preparation is
primarily an evening and part-time program that usually requires three
to four years to complete if students have no prior knowledge of sign
language. Students will develop skills in expressive and receptive use
of American Sign Language and specific technical skills required to
interpret and transliterate. In addition, students will study topics
relevant to deaf people and the field of interpreting. Students will
experience a wide variety of learning activities to enhance practical
skills as well as theoretical knowledge. These include on-site
observations and interviews, attendance at deaf-related community
activities, guest lectures, video and audio lab assignments, and
classroom lectures.
All new students with prior American Sign Language skills must be
screened for appropriate placement by the department. Students are to
contact the Interpreter Preparation office at 410-455-4274 at least one
month before the beginning of the semester to make an appointment. No
transfer credits will be granted for any sign language courses taken
elsewhere.
* Prerequisite required; see course description
