My Academic Plans (MAPs) are designed by faculty to better guide you in retention and completion. It is highly encouraged that you complete courses in the recommended order provided below in the notes section. You should work with an academic advisor to adjust your plan based on your scheduling needs.
My Academic Plan
Program Description
This program prepares students for entry-level employment as sign language interpreters. Sign language interpretation involves bridging the communication gap between Deaf and hearing consumers effectively, accurately, and impartially.
Students must apply for this program through the Interpreter Preparation Program office.
Standing for the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf certification examination requires a BA/BS degree. Students who do not already have a BA/BS degree, may take advantage of three articulation agreements currently in place: Gallaudet University, Regis University and Sienna Heights University.
Career Opportunities
As Deaf people pursue new fields, enter new professions and take on diverse careers, the need for qualified interpreters continues to grow. American Sign Language (ASL)/English interpreting continues to be a burgeoning career path.
Interpreters work in private practice (freelance), in-house, on staff, or are contacted by agencies that provide interpreting services.
AAS in Interpreter Preparation
First Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.
| ASL121 | American Sign Language I | 5 |
| ASL122 | American Sign Language II | 5 |
| ENG-GEN | English:___________ | 3 |
| ANT101 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Second Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.
| ASL123 | American Sign Language III | 5 |
| ASL125 | Fingerspelling | 3 |
| IPP145 | Deaf People in Society | 2 |
| IPP115 | Introduction to Language and Communication | 3 |
| IPP121 | Aspects of Interpreting I | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Third Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.
| ASL221 | American Sign Language IV | 3 |
| IPP122 | Aspects of Interpreting II | 3 |
| IPP135 | Introduction to Interpreting | 3 |
| ASL244 | Linguistics | 3 |
| IPP147 | Survey of Deaf Culture | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Fourth Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.
| ASL222 | American Sign Language V | 3 |
| IPP205 | Educational Interpreting | 4 |
| IPP225 | English to ASL Interpreting | 3 |
| IPP227 | ASL to English Interpreting | 3 |
| ELC-LST | Approved Elective List: __________ | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Fifth Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.
| MAT-GEN | Mathematics:___________ | 3-5 |
| COM115 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| IPP235 | Advanced Interpreting | 4 |
| IPP278 | Interpreter Seminar | 2 |
| IPP282 | Internship | 6 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18-20 |