Certificate Program - Sign Language Interpreting

Sign Language Interpreting Certificate Advisement Form (Fillable form - requires Microsoft Word)

While an associate degree is strongly recommended, students may choose to receive a Certificate of Completion by completing all of the INTP professional curriculum and ENGL 1101 and ENGL 1102. Learning Support mathematics is not required for this certificate pro­gram. Persons holding a degree have a number of job options open to them, may be given preference in hiring, and generally earn higher salaries.  Beginning in 2008, at least an associate’s degree will be required to sit for the National Interpreter Certification exam. Courses taken for the Sign Language Interpreting Certificate can be used for the Associate of Applied Science in Sign Language Interpreting. International students holding an F-1 Visa/Status may not enroll in certificate or dual degree programs.

NOTES:

(a)    These courses do not apply toward graduation requirements.
(b)    These courses constitute the general education segment of the curriculum and must be completed prior to enrolling in the professional curriculum.
(c)    The Regents' Test is a required competency level test in writing and reading. Both parts of the Regents' Test must be passed prior to enrolling in the professional curriculum. Students are advised to register for the Regents' Test as soon as ENGL 1101 is completed. For information on the Regents' Testing Program, see the college Catalog. Students holding a bachelor's degree or higher are exempt.

Second-year courses:

INTP 1941	Introduction to Interpreting	3 hours
INTP 2901	Interpreting in Specialized Settings	3 hours
INTP 2901L	Interpreting Lab 3	1 hour
INTP 2912	Simultaneous ASL to English	3 hours
INTP 2912L	Interpreting Lab 4	1 hour
INTP 2932	English to American Sign Language II	3 hours
INTP 2934	Transliteration	3 hours
INTP 2951	Practicum (c)	6 hours

NOTE:
            (c)    A comprehensive exam and student portfolio are required to exit the program.