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Contact: Sandon LarsonTitle: Department ChairContact: slarson6@mtsac.edu
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Humanities and Social Sciences Division
Degree S0801
The 91直播 Interpreter Education 91直播鈥檚 mission is to inspire students and to provide a brave space for students to learn a foundation of skills and knowledge necessary to interpret languages and cultures among diverse signing and non-signing populations while cultivating students鈥� professional dispositions: equity mindedness, ethical decision making, interpersonal skills, lifelong learning, and world knowledge. Our program is based the competencies and curriculum set by the Commission of Collegiate Interpreter Education (CCIE).

Sign Language Interpreters are needed wherever communication happens between diverse signing and non-signing populations. This type of work requires interpreters of diverse languages, cultures, and backgrounds to work with a wide range of consumers. Interpreters are employed by video relay companies, school districts, colleges and universities, government agencies, medical settings, corporations, nonprofits, and private businesses.听

After graduation, the graduates are encouraged to seek higher education and internship opportunities. Students can take credentialing exams such as the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) or the Board for Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI). With a minimum of a bachelor鈥檚 degree, interpreters can take the National Interpreter Certification (NIC). The State of California does not currently require a license to work as a general interpreter. Certification is the preference of hiring entities and consumers. There are requirements to work as an educational interpreter. Students will learn a foundation of skills and knowledge necessary to interpret.听

Resources:

Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (NIC)
Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment

This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:
Required Courses

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    • Interpreters and Translators

      Interpreters and Translators

      SOC Career Code: 27-3091.00

      Interpret oral or sign language, or translate written text from one language into another.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $21.73

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. 91直播

      Top Entry-Level Education
      Chart Legend
      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $66,117.35
      Annual Job Openings
      1,163

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. 91直播

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  • Sign Language Interpreting

    Humanities and Social Sciences Division
    Degree S0801
    The 91直播 Interpreter Education 91直播鈥檚 mission is to inspire students and to provide a brave space for students to learn a foundation of skills and knowledge necessary to interpret languages and cultures among diverse signing and non-signing populations while cultivating students鈥� professional dispositions: equity mindedness, ethical decision making, interpersonal skills, lifelong learning, and world knowledge. Our program is based the competencies and curriculum set by the Commission of Collegiate Interpreter Education (CCIE).

    Sign Language Interpreters are needed wherever communication happens between diverse signing and non-signing populations. This type of work requires interpreters of diverse languages, cultures, and backgrounds to work with a wide range of consumers. Interpreters are employed by video relay companies, school districts, colleges and universities, government agencies, medical settings, corporations, nonprofits, and private businesses.听

    After graduation, the graduates are encouraged to seek higher education and internship opportunities. Students can take credentialing exams such as the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) or the Board for Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI). With a minimum of a bachelor鈥檚 degree, interpreters can take the National Interpreter Certification (NIC). The State of California does not currently require a license to work as a general interpreter. Certification is the preference of hiring entities and consumers. There are requirements to work as an educational interpreter. Students will learn a foundation of skills and knowledge necessary to interpret.听

    Resources:

    Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (NIC)
    Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment

    This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:
    Required Courses

    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    Core Courses
    贰狈骋尝听1础Freshman Composition4
    辞谤听贰狈骋尝听1础H Freshman Composition - Honors
    辞谤听贰狈骋尝听1础M College Composition for Non-Native English Speakers
    辞谤听础惭尝础听1础 College Composition for Non-Native English Speakers
    厂滨骋狈听101American Sign Language 14
    辞谤听厂滨骋狈听101H American Sign Language 1 - Honors
    厂滨骋狈听102American Sign Language 24
    厂滨骋狈听103American Sign Language 34
    厂滨骋狈听104American Sign Language 44
    厂滨骋狈听105American Sign Language 54
    厂滨骋狈听201Introduction to Deaf Studies3
    厂滨骋狈听202Cultures in the Deaf Community3
    厂滨骋狈听206Social Justice and Intersectionality within the Deaf Community3
    厂滨骋狈听212American Sign Language Features and Linguistics3
    厂滨骋狈听213Linguistics for Interpreters3
    厂滨骋狈听223Introduction to Interpreting3
    厂滨骋狈听227Interpreting 1: Skills, Equity, and Ethics4
    厂滨骋狈听231Interpreting 2: Skills, Equity, and Ethics4
    厂滨骋狈听232Interpreting 3: Skills, Equity, and Ethics4
    厂滨骋狈听239Interpreting 4: Skills, Equity, and Ethics4
    厂滨骋狈听241Video Interpreting3
    厂滨骋狈听243Team Interpreting3
    厂滨骋狈听245Business of Interpreting and Assessment Preparation1.5
    厂滨骋狈听247Interpreting Capstone and Reflective Practice3
    厂笔颁贬听1础Public Speaking4
    辞谤听厂笔颁贬听1础H Public Speaking - Honors
    Required Electives
    Complete a minimum of 6 units from the following:6
    厂滨骋狈听208
    		Creative Uses of American Sign Language
    厂滨骋狈听249
    		Community Interpreting
    厂滨骋狈听251
    		Interpreting with Diverse Consumers
    厂滨骋狈听253
    		K-12 and Mock Interpreting
    厂滨骋狈听255
    		Post-Secondary and Mock Interpreting
    厂滨骋狈听257
    		Performance Arts Interpreting
    厂滨骋狈听259
    		Trilingual Interpreting
    厂滨骋狈听261
    		Complex Topics in Interpreting
    厂滨骋狈听299
    		Special Projects in Sign Language/Interpreting
    Total Units78.5

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  • Sign Language Interpreting

    Humanities and Social Sciences Division
    Certificate T0801
    The 91直播 Interpreter Education 91直播鈥檚 mission is to inspire students and to provide a brave space for students to learn a foundation of skills and knowledge necessary to interpret languages and cultures among diverse signing and non-signing populations while cultivating students鈥� professional dispositions: equity mindedness, ethical decision making, interpersonal skills, lifelong learning, and world knowledge. Our program is based the competencies and curriculum set by the Commission of Collegiate Interpreter Education (CCIE).

    Sign Language Interpreters are needed wherever communication happens between diverse signing and non-signing populations. This type of work requires interpreters of diverse languages, cultures, and backgrounds to work with a wide range of consumers. Interpreters are employed by video relay companies, school districts, colleges and universities, government agencies, medical settings, corporations, nonprofits, and private businesses.听

    After graduation, the graduates are encouraged to seek higher education and internship opportunities. Students can take credentialing exams such as the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) or the Board for Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI). With a minimum of a bachelor鈥檚 degree, interpreters can take the National Interpreter Certification (NIC). The State of California does not currently require a license to work as a general interpreter. Certification is the preference of hiring entities and consumers. There are requirements to work as an educational interpreter. Students will learn a foundation of skills and knowledge necessary to interpret.听

    Resources:



    Required Courses

    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    Core Courses
    贰狈骋尝听1础Freshman Composition4
    辞谤听贰狈骋尝听1础H Freshman Composition - Honors
    辞谤听贰狈骋尝听1础M College Composition for Non-Native English Speakers
    辞谤听础惭尝础听1础 College Composition for Non-Native English Speakers
    厂滨骋狈听101American Sign Language 14
    辞谤听厂滨骋狈听101H American Sign Language 1 - Honors
    厂滨骋狈听102American Sign Language 24
    厂滨骋狈听103American Sign Language 34
    厂滨骋狈听104American Sign Language 44
    厂滨骋狈听105American Sign Language 54
    厂滨骋狈听201Introduction to Deaf Studies3
    厂滨骋狈听202Cultures in the Deaf Community3
    厂滨骋狈听206Social Justice and Intersectionality within the Deaf Community3
    厂滨骋狈听212American Sign Language Features and Linguistics3
    厂滨骋狈听213Linguistics for Interpreters3
    厂滨骋狈听223Introduction to Interpreting3
    厂滨骋狈听227Interpreting 1: Skills, Equity, and Ethics4
    厂滨骋狈听231Interpreting 2: Skills, Equity, and Ethics4
    厂滨骋狈听232Interpreting 3: Skills, Equity, and Ethics4
    厂滨骋狈听239Interpreting 4: Skills, Equity, and Ethics4
    厂滨骋狈听241Video Interpreting3
    厂滨骋狈听243Team Interpreting3
    厂滨骋狈听245Business of Interpreting and Assessment Preparation1.5
    厂滨骋狈听247Interpreting Capstone and Reflective Practice3
    厂笔颁贬听1础Public Speaking4
    辞谤听厂笔颁贬听1础H Public Speaking - Honors
    Required Electives
    Complete a minimum of 6 units from the following:6
    厂滨骋狈听208
    		Creative Uses of American Sign Language
    厂滨骋狈听249
    		Community Interpreting
    厂滨骋狈听251
    		Interpreting with Diverse Consumers
    厂滨骋狈听253
    		K-12 and Mock Interpreting
    厂滨骋狈听255
    		Post-Secondary and Mock Interpreting
    厂滨骋狈听257
    		Performance Arts Interpreting
    厂滨骋狈听259
    		Trilingual Interpreting
    厂滨骋狈听261
    		Complex Topics in Interpreting
    厂滨骋狈听299
    		Special Projects in Sign Language/Interpreting
    Total Units78.5

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Contact: Sandon LarsonTitle: Department ChairContact: slarson6@mtsac.edu

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