American Sign Language/English Interpreting
Our American Sign Language (ASL)/English Interpreting program will teach you the unique language and culture of the American Deaf Community as you pursue a career as a professional sign language interpreter.
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Program Duration: 2 Years
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Degree Type: Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)
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Total Credit Hours: 67
About This Program
You will acquire advanced skills in both ASL and English, and you will be able to understand and translate the thoughts and feelings of others. The College’s program also offers a multimedia language and interpreting lab with video, digital and computer technology, feedback on your progress through recorded ASL and interpreting demonstrations of skill, field experience in the deaf community, networking with professional interpreters and an interpreting internship.
Launch Your Career with an American Sign Language/English Interpreting (INT)
- Interpreter and Translator - est. salary $63,509
- Special Education Teacher: Kindergarten and Elementary School - est. salary $79,755
- Special Education Teacher: Middle School - est. salary $79,755
- Teacher Assistant - est. salary $30,345*
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Teacher Assistant
Perform duties that are instructional in nature or deliver direct services to students or parents. Serve in a position for which a teacher has ultimate responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services.
Starting Pay: $19,528
Typical Tasks
- Provide extra assistance to students with special needs, such as non-English-speaking students or those with physical and mental disabilities.
- Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
- Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips.
- Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
- Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.