Welcome to the ASL – Interpreter Training Department
Welcome to the ASL – Interpreter Training Department
With our programs we help over 1,250 students each year!
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The American Sign Language – Interpreter Training Department offers degree and certificate programs designed to provide students with a strong foundation of knowledge, skills, and practical experience to become successful working interpreters.
Our courses teach theoretical, ethical, cultural and practical knowledge of the interpreting field, as well as cognitive processing skills to effectively interpret to prepare students for entry-level sign language interpreter positions or to transfer to a four-year institution.
Students will develop competency in receptive and expressive skills in ASL and experience a variety of learning ASL environments, including classroom work, get support from ASL lab and internship experience. See an advisor today to get started.
ASL Interpreter Programs
ASL Studies
Certificate Level 1
Prepares you for a career change or career advancement and include credits that count toward associate degrees. Award Plan|Program Map
Prepares you for a career change or career advancement and include credits that count toward associate degrees.
Location: Rio Grande Campus
Format: Hybrid (meet once a week) or fully online.
Semester: 8 or 16 week long in Fall/Spring.
It offers the opportunity to enhance your skills and effectively communicate with and serve the Deaf and hard of hearing community.
Job Opportunities:
• Community Advocates
• Support roles in healthcare or social services
• Speech Pathologist
• Role in Customer Service
• Educational Aides
• Office Desk Assistant
• and more
AAS in Interpreting
Prepares you for BEI State exam and to become a certified interpreter or to transfer your degree to universities.
Award Plan|Program Map
Location: Rio Grande Campus
Format: Most required courses are hybrid. A few are online.
Semester: 16 week long in Fall/Spring.
Earning an AAS in Interpreting makes you eligible for the BEI State Certification, opening doors to a variety of interpreting roles.
Job Opportunities:
- Community Interpreting
- Freelance Interpreting
- Conference Interpreting
- Business Interpreting
- Remote Interpreting
- Video Relay Service (VRS) Interpreter
- and more
Gallaudet BA in Interpretation
Gallaudet University and ACC’s Interpreter Training A.A.S program collaborate for credit transfer to BA in Interpretation, offering students an immersive bilingual campus experience. This will prepare students for RID national certification.
With a Bachelor’s degree in interpreting, you will be eligible for National RID Certification, expanding your opportunities in various fields.
Job Opportunities:
- Business
- Education
- Legal
- Government
- Medical
- Mental Health
- Video Relay Service (VRS)
- and more