Interpreter Training
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Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Specialization in Interpreter Training | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
The Interpreter Training AAS Degree Program is offered to students who desire to be qualified interpreters for the deaf after completion of this four semester program.
Careers
Possible Employment Responsibilities: Providing signed and voiced interpreted communication for deaf and hearing consumers.
Possible Employment Positions:
- Interpreter
- Interpreter/Aide
- Educational Interpreter
- Video Relay Interpreters
- Vocational Communication Specialist
- Interpreter/Tutor
Possible Employment Locations: Public, private, and residential schools; vocational rehabilitation agencies, businesses which employ deaf individuals, government agencies, community organizations, churches serving the deaf and Video Relay service providers.
Prerequisites
Taking the sign language proficiency test determining appropriate placement in SLNG 1304, 1305, 1344 or 1345
PSYC 0200.
Requirements
ITP “Skills” Courses-Grade Requirements: In order for a student to advance to the next course within the ITP course of study, the student must pass each of the following “skills” courses with a grade of “B” or better:
- SLNG 1211
- SLNG 1304
- SLNG 1305
- SLNG 1344
- SLNG 2302
- SLNG 2331.
Freshman Year
First Semester
Course Semester Hours
SLNG 1211 2
SLNG 1317 3
MATH 1332 3
SGNL 1301 or SLNG 13041/2 3
ENGL 1301 3
SLNG 1215 2
Total 15
Second Semester
Course Semester Hours
SLNG 1321 3
SGNL 1302 or SLNG 13051 3
ITSC 1309 3
SPCH 1315 3
SLNG 1346 3
PHED 1
Total 16
NOTE: Transfer courses from other colleges/universities will not be automatically accepted for SLNG 1304, SLNG 1305, SLNG 1344 and SLNG 1345 unless the student has successfully passed the sign language proficiency test with the appropriate score.
Sophomore Year
First Semester
Course Semester Hours
SLNG 2288 2
SLNG 2315 3
SLNG 13441 3
SLNG 2302 3
SLNG 1348 3
PHED 1
SLNG 1106 1
Total 16
Second Semester
Course Semester Hours
SLNG 22893 2
SLNG 2311 3
SLNG 2331 3
Social/Behavioral Science Elec. 3
SLNG 1345 3
Humanities/Fine Arts 3
Total 17
Total Hours 65
*Tech Prep agreement with San Angelo Independent School District.
1Indicates courses that can be articulated with high school
2A student who demonstrates competencies required for this course can substitute an approved elective.
3Capstone course
4Students must provide their own transportation to and from internship sites.