American Sign Language/English Interpreting (INT)

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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. 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.

The INT program prepares students for entry-level work as interpreters. It also prepares students for the national certification evaluation given by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. (RID). For the majority of students, however, several years of professional work experience after graduation are needed before certification can be attained. Students completing the curriculum receive an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree. Beginning July 1st, 2012 RID will require a Bachelor's degree in any major in order to take the national certification exam. In order to meet that requirement, CCP has developed collaborations with baccalaureate institutions to provide suitable options to students graduating with the A.A.S.

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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* 

 

**EMSI Data, 2022; The greater Philadelphia region; a percentage of people in these jobs may have a bachelor's degree or higher.

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Courses and Completion Sequence

The following courses and sequence of courses is designed for the optimal success and completion of the American Sign Language/English Interpreting (INT) degree/certificate. Any alterations should be discussed with your academic advisor.

Summer I

Course Number and Name Credits Advisory Notes Course Type
ASL 201 - Intermediate ASL I 3 credits ASL 201 requires a grade of "B" or better in ASL 102. Major Course
ENGL 101 - English Composition I or
ENGL 101H - English Composition I (Honors)
3 credits   Writing, Research, Info Lit 1

This is a select program. Students must earn a minimum grade of "B" in both ASL 101 and ASL 102 or pass a proficiency screening for acceptance and placement in the program.

Summer 2

Course Number and Name Credits Advisory Notes Course Type
ASL 202 - Intermediate ASL II 3 credits ASL 202 requires a grade of "B" or better and is prerequisite for ASL 215,  ASL 230 and ASL 231 Major Course
CIS 103 - Introduction to Information Technology 3 credits   Technological Competency

Semester 1

Course Number and Name Credits Advisory Notes Course Type
ASL 230 - Structure of American Sign Language 3 credits ASL 230 is offered as a hybrid course; part online/part in-class. Class meets once a week. Major Course
ASL 231 - Advanced American Sign Language 3 credits Requires a grade of "C" or better and is prerequisite for ASL 232 and INT 151 Major Course
INT 105 - Introduction to American Deaf Community 3 credits   Major Course
INT 240 - Intro to the Field of ASL/Eng Interpreting 3 credits Offered as an online class. No required on-site class. Requires a fieldwork component where student will observe working interpreters.  Major Course
  • This program is designed to provide students with the option of entering the workforce or transferring to a bachelor's degree program after earning their associate's degree
  • Follow this course schedule each semester and you’ll earn your associate’s degree in two years
  • Make sure you discuss your first semester schedule and your educational plan with an advisor or counselor when you register.

Semester 2

Course Number and Name Credits Advisory Notes Course Type
ASL 232 - Advanced ASL II 3 credits Prerequisite for INT 251 Major Course
INT 106 - American Deaf Culture 3 credits   Major Course
INT 242 - Introduction to Interpreting Processes 3 credits Offered as a hybrid course; part online/part in-class. Class meets once a week.
Prerequisite for INT 251
Major Course
INT 260 - Interpreting in Specialized Settings 3 credits Offered as an online class. No required on site class. Requires a fieldwork component where student will observe working interpreters Major Course

Summer 1

Course Number and Name Credits Advisory Notes Course Type
ASL 215 - ASL Fingerspelling 3 credits   Major Course
INT 251 - ASL/English Interpreting I 3 credits INT 251 is offered as a hybrid course; part online/part in-class. Class meets once a week for 10-weeks.
INT 251 requires a fieldwork component where student will observe working interpreters.
INT 251 requires a grade of "C" or better is a prerequisite for INT 251 and INT 255
Major Course

Summer 2

Course Number and Name Credits Advisory Notes Course Type
ENGL 115 - Public Speaking or 
ENGL 116 - Interpersonal Communication
3 credits   Oral Communication/Creative Expression
FNMT 101 - Quantitative Reasoning  or
FNMT 118 or higher 
3 credits Some colleges and universities require a mathematics course above FNMT 118. Students who are FNMT 118 ready may take MATH 137 or MATH 150 instead of FNMT 101. Students who are FNMT 118 ready who wish to transfer to Temple University should take FNMT 118, which is the prerequisite for MATH 161. Please visit the transfer agreements web page for more information and consult with an advisor when selecting a quantitative reasoning course. Quantitative Reasoning

A grade point average of 2.0 ("C" average) is required for graduation.

Semester 3

Course Number and Name Credits Advisory Notes Course Type
INT 252 - ASL/English Interpreting II 3 credits INT 252 requires a grade of "C" or better and is a prerequisite for INT 297  Major Course
INT 255 - Transliterating 3 credits INT 255 requires a grade of "C" or better and is a prerequisite for INT 297  Major Course
ENGL 102 - The Research Paper or
ENGL 102H - The Research Paper (Honors)
3 credits   Writing, Research, Info Lit 2
SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology or
ANTH 112 - Cultural Anthropology
3 credits   Cultural Analysis & Interpretation

Semester 4

Course Number and Name Credits Advisory Notes Course Type
INT 297 - Internship in Interpreting 4 credits Students will work with field placement coordinator to secure supervising interpreters and observation sites.

INT 297 requires a minimum of 120 internship hours. Students will work with a field placement coordinator to secure supervising interpreters and observation sites.
 
BIOL 106 - General Biology I  or
BIOL 108 - Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology or
AET 102 - Science Technology and Public Policy
3 or 4 credits INT 297 requires a minimum of 120 internship hours. Students will work with a field placement coordinator to secure supervising interpreters and observation sites. Scientific Reasoning

A grade point average of 2.0 ("C" average) is required for graduation.

  • Congratulations, this is your final semester! Don’t forget to complete your graduation application.
  • Meet with an advisor when registering for your classes
  • Finalize your transfer plans:
  • Take advantage of our scholarship opportunities for transferring students and apply for a scholarship
  • Visit Career Connections to learn about internships and your future career possibilities

General Education Requirements:

All general education requirements necessary for graduation are met through the courses in the program as indicated above. Students who wish to take courses that differ from the general education courses indicated above must complete a course substitution request form. To access the form, login to the MyCCP portal, and in the Student tab, under Electronic Forms, click on the Records and Registration Forms link, then choose Request For Course Substitution Of Graduation Requirement link. A more detailed explanation of the College's general education requirements is also available.

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