Prepares students for entry-level sign language interpreting and transliterating. ASL courses develop effective communication in American Sign Language, while Interpreter Education courses cover interpreting theories and skill development. Students gain knowledge of the Deaf Community, the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Code of Professional Conduct, certification options, and interpreting across various settings. Capstone practicum courses provide field internship experience working with professional interpreters, ASL mentors, and the Deaf Community.
Prerequisites: One year of American Sign Language study before beginning program courses, ASL 101 with a grade of 2.5 or above, ASL 102 with a grade of 3.0 or above, ASL 111 Deaf Culture with a grade of 3.0 or above, College Level Reading: placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR-100), or completion of RDNG-030, ACLT-075, or ACLT-076, MCC American Sign Language Readiness Interview (MCC-ASLRI)