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ASL/English Interpreting II Post-Baccalaureate Proficiency Certificate
Program Overview
About This Certificate
The Interpreting II certificate provides advanced knowledge about ASL as you learn about interpreting in specialized settings, translating and consecutively interpreting texts in both ASL and English, and exploring the American Deaf community and its culture from a sociological and intercultural point of view. A multimedia language and interpreting lab with video, digital and computer technology allows you to record and watch your ASL and interpreting skills.
Program Duration
- Short-term
Degree Type
- Proficiency Certificate
Total Credit Hours
- 25
Course Sequence
Required Courses
| Course Number and Name | Prerequisites | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| INT 106 - American Deaf Culture | INT 105 with a grade of "C" or better | 3 credits |
| INT 240 - Introduction to the Field of ASL/English Interpreting | ASL 230, ASL 231, INT 105 with a grade of "C" or better | 3 credits |
| INT 242 - Introduction to Interpreting Processes | ASL 215, ASL 230, ASL 231 all with a grade of "C" or better. Pre- or coreq: INT 240 | 3 credits |
| INT 251 - ASL/English Interpreting I | ASL 232, INT 240, INT 242 all with a grade of "C" or better | 3 credits |
| INT 252 - ASL/English Interpreting II | INT 251 with a grade of "C" or better | 3 credits |
| INT 255 - Transliterating | INT 251 with a grade of "C" or better | 3 credits |
| INT 260 - Interpreting in Specialized Settings | INT 240 with a grade of "C" or better | 3 credits |
| INT 297 - Internship in Interpreting | INT 252 and INT 255 both with a grade of "C" or better | 4 credits |
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the ASL/English Interpreting II Post-Baccalaureate Proficiency Certificate, students will be able to:
- Practice ethical standards of interpreting as they apply to the role and function of interpreters described within the RID Code of Professional Conduct.
- Work effectively with other members of their profession in collegial ways to support their Deaf and non-deaf clients.
- Assess and analyze one's own competencies in order to identify areas of need for continuing education and professional development
- Demonstrate interpreting and transliterating competence necessary for effective facilitation of communication in a variety of settings.
Career Outlook
- Median Salary of an ASL/English Interpreter: $51,914
- Number of Jobs in the Region: 153
- 10-year Job Outlook in the Region for ASL/English Interpreters: +31.3%
Featured Career
ASL/English Interpreter
Assist in the communication efforts among Deaf and nondeaf individuals in almost any setting. Adapt and be flexible to different situations where you are working with individuals with diverse communication needs.
- Starting Pay: $19,528
- Typical Tasks:
- Communicate spoken word through ASL in a variety of fields, including education, government, business, law and video relay companies
- Use your knowledge of ASL and Deaf culture to effectively and equally express messages and emotions
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