A.A.S. In Interpreter Education
Western Piedmont Community College
Key Information
Campus location
Morganton, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
69 hours
Pace
Full time
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Earliest start date
Sep 2023
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Introduction
The Interpreter Education curriculum prepares individuals to work as entry-level Sign Language Interpreters who will provide communication access in the interview and interactive settings. Besides, this curriculum provides in-service training for working interpreters who want to upgrade their skills.
Coursework includes the acquisition of American Sign Language (ASL); grammar, structure, and sociolinguistic properties; cognitive processes associated with interpretation between ASL and English; the structure and character of the deaf community; and acquisition of consecutive and simultaneous interpreting skills.
Entry-level jobs for paraprofessional interpreters are available in educational systems or a variety of community settings. Individuals may choose from part-time, full-time, or self-employment/freelance positions or apply language skills to other human service related areas.
Upon successful completion of this program, the student should be able to:
Demonstrate effective interpretation between the linguistic structure of American Sign Language (ASL) and English
Apply professional problem-solving standards and ethics, including the Code of Professional Conduct
Participate in civic engagement activities in the Deaf and interpreting communities
Model respect for the Deaf and Deaf-Blind communities using ASL-centric philosophy.
Program Progression Policy
Interpreter Education requires a high level of professionalism and skill level when working in the Deaf, Deaf-Blind, and Hard-of-Hearing communities. Upon graduation, students are eligible to apply for a provisional interpreting license from the state of North Carolina (NCGS 90-D).
To meet professional standards, students enrolled in the Interpreter Education program must demonstrate competency in ASL-English communication, bi-cultural knowledge, ethical decision-making, and professional behaviors. Therefore, to graduate from the program, students must meet the following requirements:
Program Academics/Grades:
Earn grades of "C" or higher in core and required major classes.
Any grade below a "C" earned in a core or major course before enrollment as an Interpreter Education major is subject to the above retake policy.
Work-based Learning:
Any conduct by a student that results in termination from the Work-based Learning placement will result in a course grade of "F." The student will be te1minated from the Interpreter Education Program for one calendar year. Students may apply for readmission after one year.
Enroll in a Work-based Learning course after completing a minimum of 20 "core required courses" in the major. Placement in certain Work-based Learning sites may require background checks and drug screenings.
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