ASL/English Interpreting I Proficiency Certificate

The first of a two-part certificate, this program will help you work toward becoming an ASL/English interpreter.

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Program Duration: Short-term
Degree Type: Proficiency Certificate
Total Credit Hours: 27

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About This Certificate

The goal of an ASL/English interpreter is to make communication as complete and equal as possible for both Deaf and nondeaf participants. Interpreters accurately convey the thoughts, feelings, words, attitudes and meanings of the message, whether it is expressed in spoken English, ASL or other forms of signed communication.

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Course Sequence

* Students who hold a bachelor's degree will already meet this prerequisite requirement.

Course Number and Name	Prerequisites	Credits
ASL 101 - Elementary American Sign Language I		3 credits
ASL 102 - Elementary American Sign Language II	ASL 101 with a grade of "C" or better	3 credits
ASL 201 - Intermediate American Sign Language I	ASL 102 with a grade "C" or better (or program placement)	3 credits
ASL 202 - Intermediate American Sign Language II	ASL 201 with a grade of "C" or better	3 credits
ASL 215 - American Sign Language Fingerspelling	ASL 202 with a grade of "B" or better	3 credits
ASL 230 - Structure of American Sign Language	ASL 202 with a grade of "B" or better, ENGL 101, which may be taken concurrently*	3 credits
ASL 231 - Advanced American Sign Language I	ASL 202 with a grade of "B" or better	3 credits
ASL 232 - Advanced American Sign Language II	ASL 231 with a grade of "C" or better	3 credits
INT 105 - Introduction to the American Deaf Community		3 credits

* Students who hold a bachelor's degree will already meet this prerequisite requirement.

Course Number and Name	Prerequisites	Credits
ASL 101 - Elementary American Sign Language I		3 credits
ASL 102 - Elementary American Sign Language II	ASL 101 with a grade of "C" or better	3 credits
ASL 201 - Intermediate American Sign Language I	ASL 102 with a grade "C" or better (or program placement)	3 credits
ASL 202 - Intermediate American Sign Language II	ASL 201 with a grade of "C" or better	3 credits
ASL 215 - American Sign Language Fingerspelling	ASL 202 with a grade of "B" or better	3 credits
ASL 230 - Structure of American Sign Language	ASL 202 with a grade of "B" or better, ENGL 101, which may be taken concurrently*	3 credits
ASL 231 - Advanced American Sign Language I	ASL 202 with a grade of "B" or better	3 credits
ASL 232 - Advanced American Sign Language II	ASL 231 with a grade of "C" or better	3 credits
INT 105 - Introduction to the American Deaf Community		3 credits

Launch Your Career with an ASL Certificate

Interpreter and Translator - Est. salary $65,734*
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School - Est. salary $88,543
Special Education Teachers, Middle School - Est. salary $83,229
Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle and Secondary, Except Special Education - Est. salary $36,743*

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**EMSI Data, 2025; The Greater Philadelphia Area; a percentage of people in these jobs may have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Career Outlook

$65,734

Median Salary of Interpreters and Translators

6,352

Number of Jobs in the Region

+4.5%

10-year Job Outlook in the Region for Interpreters and Translators

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Interpreters and Translators

Assist in the communication efforts among Deaf and nondeaf individuals in almost any setting. Adapt and be flexible to different situations where you are working with individuals with diverse communication needs.

Starting Pay: $30,123

Typical Tasks

Communicate spoken word through ASL in a variety of fields, including education, government, business, law and video relay companies
Use your knowledge of ASL and Deaf culture to effectively and equally express messages and emotions

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