Interpreter Training, A.A.S. (Spring 2012)
The employment outlook for sign language interpreters is promising. As the population grows, so does the need for interpreters. Another factor in the predicted increase in employment opportunities is the effort many social service agencies, school systems, medical services and industries are making to provide interpreter services.
JCCC’s program concentrates on preparing students to provide entry-level interpretation and transliteration for the deaf, hard of hearing and non-deaf communities. During the last semester of the program, students participate in a practicum class in which they interpret under supervision in a variety of situations. Upon successful completion of this program, and a required capstone evaluation, students will earn an associate of applied science degree.
This is a selective admission program with limited enrollment. The deadline for fall semester applications is February 15th. If you are interested, contact the Admissions office for an application packet, which includes prerequisites, deadlines, admission requirements and academic criteria.
Students must earn a grade of "C" or higher in all coursework.
(Major Code 259A; CIP Code 16.1603)
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Prerequisites
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ASL 120 | Elementary American Sign Language I | 3 |
| ASL 121 | Elementary American Sign Language II | 3 |
| Prerequisite: INTR 120 or ASL 120 or FL 180. All prerequisites require a grade of "C" or higher | ||
| ENGL 121 | Composition I | 3 |
| Prerequisite: ENGL 106 or appropriate placement test score or EAP 113 and EAP 117 |
Note: ENGL 121 must be passed with a "B" or higher.
Note: ASL 120 and 121 must be passed with a "C" or higher.
General Education Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Note: It is highly recommended that all general education requirements be taken prior to enrollment in the program or during the summer. However, AAC 150 should be taken in student's last semester due to course/career relevancy. | ||
| ANTH 125 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| Note: ANTH 125 is required to meet the Social Science and/or Economics Elective and must be taken before second semester of the ITP. | ||
| SPD 120 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| Note: SPD 120 is required to meet the Communications Elective and must be taken before the second semester of the ITP. | ||
| Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| Science and/or Math Elective | 3 | |
| Health and/or Physical Educ Elect | 1 | |
| SPD 121 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| ENGL 122 | Composition II | 3 |
| Prerequisite: ENGL 121 |
Total Semester Hours: 19
First Semester
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| INTR 122 | Intermediate American Sign Language I | 3 |
| Prerequisite: INTR 121 or ASL 121 or FL 181 with a grade of "C" or higher and Corequisite: Students accepted in the interpreter training program must take corequisites of INTR 130 and INTR 126 and (INTR 147 or ASL 145) and (INTR 145 or ASL 145) all with a grade of "C" or higher | ||
| INTR 126 | Classifiers in American Sign Language | 2 |
| Prerequisites: INTR 121 or ASL 121 with grade of "C" or higher and acceptance in the interpreter training program Corequisites: (INTR 122 or ASL 122) and INTR 130 and (INTR 147 or ASL 147) and (INTR 145 or ASL 145) | ||
| INTR 130 | Survey of the Interpreting Profession | 3 |
| Prerequisites: INTR 121 or FL 181 or ASL 121 with a grade of "C" or higher and acceptance in the interpreter training program Corequisites: (INTR 122 or ASL 122) and INTR 126 and (INTR 147 or ASL 147) and (INTR 145 or ASL 145) all with a grade of "C" or higher | ||
| INTR 147 | Fingerspelling I | 2 |
| Prerequisite: INTR 121 or FL 181 or ASL 121 with a grade of "C" or higher and Corequisites: For students accepted in the interpreter training program, enroll in: (INTR 122 or ASL 122) and INTR 126 and INTR 130 and (INTR 145 or ASL 145) all with a grade of "C" or higher | ||
| INTR 145 | Introduction to the Deaf Community | 3 |
| Prerequisite: Acceptance to interpreter training program and Prerequisite or corequisite: ANTH 125 and SPD 120 for Interpreter Training Program Corequisites for Interpreter Training Prog: INTR 122 and INTR 126 and INTR 130 and INTR 147 all with a grade of "C" or higher Note: Prerequisite or corequisite of INTR 120 or ASL 120 or FL 180 required for students in the American Sign Language Studies Certificate |
Total Semester Hours: 13
Second Semester
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| INTR 123 | Intermediate American Sign Language II | 3 |
| Prerequisite: INTR 122 or ASL 122 or FL 270 with a grade of "C" or higher and Corequisite: For students accepted in the interpreter training program: INTR 131 and INTR 135 and INTR 242 and INTR 248 all with a grade of "C" or higher | ||
| INTR 131 | Interpreting Preparation Skills | 2 |
| Prerequisites: INTR 130 with a grade of "C" or higher and acceptance into the interpreter training program Corequisites: INTR 123 and INTR 135 and INTR 242 and INTR 248 all with a grade of "C" or higher | ||
| INTR 135 | Intro to American Sign Language Linguistics | 3 |
| Prerequisite: INTR 122 or ASL 122 or FL 270 with a grade of "C" or higher Corequisites: for students accepted in the interpreter training program enroll in: INTR 123 and INTR 242 and INTR 131 and INTR 248 all with a grade of "C" or higher | ||
| INTR 242 | Fingerspelling II | 2 |
| Prerequisite: INTR 147 with a grade of "C" or higher Corerequisites: INTR 123 and INTR 131 and INTR 135 and INTR 248 all with a grade of "C" or higher | ||
| INTR 248 | Deaf Community Ethnography | 3 |
| Prerequisite: INTR 145 or ASL 145 with a grade of "C" or higher Corequisites: (INTR 123 or ASL 123) and INTR 131 and (INTR 135 or ASL 135) and INTR 242 all with a grade of "C" or higher |
Total Semester Hours: 13
Third Semester
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| INTR 181 | Interpreting Practicum I | 1 |
| Prerequisites: INTR 130 and INTR 145 with a grade of "C" or higher and Corequisites: INTR 223 and INTR 226 and INTR 250 all with a grade of "C" or higher | ||
| INTR 223 | Advanced American Sign Language | 3 |
| Prerequisite: INTR 123 or ASL 123 or FL 271 with a grade of "C" or higher Corequisites: INTR 250 and INTR 226 and INTR 181 all with a grade of "C" or higher | ||
| INTR 226 | Specialized and Technical Vocabulary | 2 |
| Prerequisite: INTR 123 or ASL 123 with a grade of "C" or higher Corequisites: INTR 181 and INTR 250 and INTR 223 all with a grade of "C" or higher | ||
| INTR 250 | Interpreting I | 6 |
| Prerequisite: INTR 131 with a grade of "C" or higher Corequisites: INTR 181 and INTR 223 and INTR 226 all with a grade of "C" or higher |
Total Semester Hours: 12
Fourth Semester
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| INTR 251 | Interpreting II | 2 |
| Prerequisite: INTR 250 with a grade of "C" or higher Corequisites: INTR 262 and INTR 282 and AAC 150 all with a grade of "C" or higher | ||
| INTR 262 | Seminar on Interpreting | 3 |
| Prerequisite: INTR 250 with a grade of "C" or higher Corequisites: INTR 251 and INTR 282 and AAC 150 all with a grade of "C" or higher | ||
| INTR 282 | Interpreting Practicum II | 6 |
| Prerequisite: INTR 181 with a grade of "C" or higher Corequisites: INTR 251 and INTR 262 and AAC 150 all with a grade of "C" or higher | ||
| AAC 150 | Job Search Skills | 1 |
Total Semester Hours: 12
Total Program Hours: 69