American Sign Language Interpreting, Associate in Arts Degree
Banner Code: 2_AA_ASLI
Control Number: 03903
Financial Aid Eligible
Orange County and neighboring areas are rich in part-time job opportunities for American Sign Language Interpreting. This program is designed to provide students with sign language interpreting skills sufficient for entry-level employment. This curriculum is recommended for people who desire to obtain skills necessary to function effectively as an American Sign Language Interpreter.
Career opportunities include:
- American Sign Language Interpreter
- Teacher for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
- Audiologist
- Speech Pathologist
Program Level Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Operate within a cultural knowledge of the Deaf.
- Transliterate and interpret between spoken English and American Sign Language (ASL).
- Interpret between ASL and spoken English.
- Understand specialized vocabulary and ethical practices that enable the student to function effectively as an interpreter for the Deaf.
Review Graduation Requirements and General Education.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| SIGN G200 | Deaf Culture | 3 |
| SIGN G280 | American Sign Language 3 | 4 |
| SIGN G285 | American Sign Language 4 | 4 |
| INTR G100 | Introduction To Sign Language Interpreting | 3 |
| INTR G130 | Beginning Voice To Sign | 3 |
| INTR G135 | Advanced Voice To Sign | 3 |
| INTR G155 | Beginning Sign to Voice | 3 |
| INTR G160 | Advanced Sign To Voice | 3 |
| INTR G190 | Specialized Interpreting Situation | 3 |
| Major Total | 29 | |
| GE Pattern (Local, CSU GE-Breadth, or IGETC) | 18-39 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
Recommended Program Sequence
These sequences are general course maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, completion of short-term certificates, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. However, this may not be an appropriate path for all students. The two-year sequence is based on English and Math placement and meeting other course prerequisites. Students are advised to meet with a GWC Counselor to review course selections and sequences to ensure that completion of this program will meet a student's transfer and career goals.
Year 1:
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | ||
| SIGN G280 | American Sign Language 3 | 4 |
| INTR G100 | Introduction To Sign Language Interpreting | 3 |
| SIGN G200 | Deaf Culture | 3 |
| ENGL G100 | Freshman Composition ^ | 4 |
| Units | 14 | |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | ||
| SIGN G285 | American Sign Language 4 | 4 |
| INTR G130 | Beginning Voice To Sign | 3 |
| INTR G155 | Beginning Sign to Voice | 3 |
| Area E: Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development or any additional course from Area A-D | 3 | |
| Elective coursework for a total of 3 units | 3 | |
| Units | 16 | |
Year 2:
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 3 | ||
| INTR G135 | Advanced Voice To Sign | 3 |
| INTR G160 | Advanced Sign To Voice | 3 |
| Area C: Arts & Humanities course | 3 | |
| Elective coursework for a total of 3 units | 3 | |
| Math Competency | 3 | |
| If Mathematics is satisfied by competency, select Area A2: Communication and Analytical Thinking course | ||
| Units | 15-17 | |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 4 | ||
| INTR G190 | Specialized Interpreting Situation | 3 |
| Area B: Natural Sciences course | 3 | |
| Area D: Social & Behavioral Sciences course | 3 | |
| Ethnic Studies Competency | 3 | |
| Elective coursework to reach a minimum of 60 units | 1-3 | |
| Units | 13-15 | |
| Total Degree Units | 60 | |
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Program sequence may not be recommended for students who self-place into ENGL G100S. Students should see a Counselor for appropriate advisement.