ASL/English Interpreting II Post-Baccalaureate Proficiency Certificate

Leading to entry-level positions as an interpreter, this program will further develop your skills, enabling you to communicate words and emotions in a second language.

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Program Duration: Short-term
Degree Type: Proficiency Certificate
Total Credit Hours: 25

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About This Certificate

The Interpreting II certificate provides advanced knowledge about ASL as you learn about interpreting in specialized settings, translating and consecutively interpreting texts in both ASL and English, and exploring the American Deaf community and its culture from a sociological and intercultural point of view. A multimedia language and interpreting lab with video, digital and computer technology allows you to record and watch your ASL and interpreting skills.

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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
INT 106 - American Deaf Culture	INT 105 with a grade of "C" or better	3 credits
INT 240 - Introduction to the Field of ASL/English Interpreting	ASL 230, ASL 231, INT 105 with a grade of "C" or better	3 credits
INT 242 - Introduction to Interpreting Processes	ASL 215, ASL 230, ASL 231 all with a grade of "C" or better Pre- or coreq: INT 240	3 credits
INT 251 - ASL/English Interpreting I	ASL 232, INT 240, INT 242 all with a grade of "C" or better.	3 credits
INT 252 - ASL/English Interpreting II	INT 251 with a grade of "C" or better	3 credits
INT 255 - Transliterating	INT 251 with a grade of "C" or better	3 credits
INT 260 - Interpreting in Specialized Settings	INT 240 with a grade of "C" or better	3 credits
INT 297 - Internship in Interpreting	INT 252 and INT 255 both with a grade of "C" or better	4 credits

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

Course Number and Name	Prerequisites	Credits
INT 106 - American Deaf Culture	INT 105 with a grade of "C" or better	3 credits
INT 240 - Introduction to the Field of ASL/English Interpreting	ASL 230, ASL 231, INT 105 with a grade of "C" or better	3 credits
INT 242 - Introduction to Interpreting Processes	ASL 215, ASL 230, ASL 231 all with a grade of "C" or better Pre- or coreq: INT 240	3 credits
INT 251 - ASL/English Interpreting I	ASL 232, INT 240, INT 242 all with a grade of "C" or better.	3 credits
INT 252 - ASL/English Interpreting II	INT 251 with a grade of "C" or better	3 credits
INT 255 - Transliterating	INT 251 with a grade of "C" or better	3 credits
INT 260 - Interpreting in Specialized Settings	INT 240 with a grade of "C" or better	3 credits
INT 297 - Internship in Interpreting	INT 252 and INT 255 both with a grade of "C" or better	4 credits

Launch Your Career with an ASL Certificate

Interpreter and Translator: Est. salary $51,914*
Special Education Teacher: Est. salary $65,592
Special Education Teacher: Est. salary $63,072
Teacher Assistant: Est. salary $21,864*

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

Career Outlook

$51,914

Median Salary of an ASL/English Interpreter

153

Number of Jobs in the Region

+31.3%

10-year Job Outlook in the Region for ASL/English Interpreters

Featured Career

ASL/English Interpreter

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: $19,528

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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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