Sign Language Interpreter
Sign Language Interpreter
Job description:
This program can prepare students for a career in interpreting for persons who are Deaf or hard of hearing. It emphasizes American Sign Language, the appreciation of Deaf culture and the process of interpreting.
Entry-level salary range:
Certificate option – $10,000 - $32,000/annually
Associate degree – $20,000 - $38,000/annually
Local employment outlook:
There is a demand for interpreters in educational settings, community settings, business settings, state agencies, and health and social service agencies. There is also a demand for continuing education for working interpreters to achieve higher certification levels and education.
Sample course requirements:
American Sign Language, Deaf Culture and History, Interpreting, American Sign Language to English Interpreting, Interpreting in Specialized Settings
What it takes:
42 credit hours – Certificate of achievement
60 credit hours – Associate of Applied Science degree
66 credit hours – Associate degree