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ASL-English Interpreter Preparation Program A.A. Degree

Full Time

This program roadmap represents one possible pathway to complete the program. Please see a counselor to create an education plan that is customized to meet your needs. This roadmap is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.

Catalog:
2025-26
GE Pattern:
Cal-GETC
Total Units:
83
Start Term:
Fall

Prior to Enrolling

Prerequisite Courses

7 Units
CAT. COURSE UNIT Prerequisites GE AREA
Req
DEAF 316
American Sign Language IV
4
DEAF 314
Req
DEAF 351
Introduction to American Deaf Culture
3


This program has eligibility requirements and a selection process. Detailed information about the program and pre-enrollment applications may be found in the college catalog and on the college website.

First Year

Semester 1 (Fall)

17 Units
CAT. COURSE UNIT Prerequisites GE AREA
Req
INTRP 301
Discourse Analysis & Translation
4
Req
INTRP 303
Orientation to the Interpreting Profession
3
Req
DEAF 318 1
American Sign Language V
4
DEAF 316
3B
Req
DEAF 370 1
Linguistics of American Sign Language
3
DEAF 316
GE
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing or
3
1A
ENGL C1000H H, 1
Academic Reading and Writing - Honors
3

Semester 2 (Spring)

14.5 Units
CAT. COURSE UNIT Prerequisites GE AREA
Req
INTRP 305
Consecutive Interpreting from ASL
3
INTRP 301 and 303
Req
INTRP 307
Consecutive Interpreting from English
3
INTRP 301 and 303
Req
INTRP 314
Introduction to Multicultural Communication
0.5
INTRP 301
Req
INTRP 350
Service Learning for Interpreters
2
Req
DEAF 352 1
Introduction to American Deaf Education
3
DEAF 351
Req
DEAF 355 1
Audism and Inequality of the Deaf
3
DEAF 351
4

Semester 3 (Summer)

6 Units
CAT. COURSE UNIT Prerequisites GE AREA
GE
any Area 1C (Oral Communication) course 1
3
1C
GE
any Area 4 (Social & Behavioral Sciences) course in a discipline other than DEAF 1
3
4

Second Year

Semester 4 (Fall)

17 Units
CAT. COURSE UNIT Prerequisites GE AREA
Req
INTRP 300
Ethics and Professional Standards of Interpreting
3
INTRP 303 and 305
Req
INTRP 320
Simultaneous Interpreting
4
INTRP 305 and 307
Req
INTRP 352
Mock Interpreting I
1
INTRP 305 and 307
RE
INTRP 334
Introduction to Medical Interpreting
1
INTRP 305 and 307
RE
INTRP 336
Introduction to Performing Arts Interpreting
0.5
INTRP 305 and 307
RE
INTRP 344
Introduction to Working in Deaf/Hearing Interpreter Teams
1
INTRP 305 and 307
RE
INTRP 349
Introduction to Behavioral Health Interpreting
0.5
INTRP 303
GE
MATH 300 1
Introduction to Mathematical Ideas
3
2
GE
any Area 3A (Arts) course 1
3
3A

Semester 5 (Spring)

15.5 Units
CAT. COURSE UNIT Prerequisites GE AREA
Req
INTRP 310
Introduction to DeafBlind Interpreting
0.5
INTRP 300
Req
INTRP 325
Transliteration
1
INTRP 320
Req
INTRP 354
Mock Interpreting II
1
INTRP 300 and 352
Req
INTRP 356
Fieldwork in Interpretation
5
INTRP 300 and 320
RE
INTRP 330
Introduction to Educational Interpreting, K-12
1
INTRP 305
GE
any Area 5B (Biological Sciences) course 1
3
5B
GE
any Area 5C (Science Lab) course 1,2
1
5C
GE
any Area 6 (Ethnic Studies) course 1
3
6

1 These courses may be taken prior to entering the program.

2 The Area 5C (Science Lab) course must correspond with either the Area 5A (Physical Sciences) or Area 5B (Biological Sciences) course.

H honors courses

Semester 6 (Summer)

6 Units
CAT. COURSE UNIT Prerequisites GE AREA
GE
any Area 1B (Critical Thinking and Composition) course 1
3
1B
GE
any Area 5A (Physical Sciences) course 1
3
5A
Explanation of Categories
Req Required Core A course that is required for this program
GE General Education A course that fulfills a specific general education requirement for a degree, which can be replaced with another course that meets the same requirement
RE Restricted Elective A course selected from a list of elective courses specified for this program in the course list in the catalog, which can be replaced with another course from the same list

Career path

Career Options:

This degree prepares students to be American Sign Language / English interpreters.

Advising Notes:

  • This degree can be completed using either the local AA/AS general education (GE) pattern or the Cal-GETC transfer GE pattern. See a counselor to determine which pattern is best for you based on your academic goals.
  • Students can substitute ESLW 340 for ENGL C1000/C1000H (formerly known as ENGWR 300/480).

Scheduling Notes:

  • INTRP 300, 301, 303, 320, 334, 336, 340, 342, 344, 349, and 352 are offered in the fall.
  • INTRP 305, 307, 310, 312, 314, 325, 330, 332, 350, 354, and 356 are offered in the spring.
  • DEAF 370 is offered in the fall.
  • DEAF 352 and 355 are offered in the spring.
  • DEAF 318 and 351 are offered in the fall and spring.

Other Notes:

  • Students must have a high school diploma or equivalent to enter the program.
  • The ASL-English Interpreter Preparation program currently accepts students once per year for the fall semester, which begins in August. The deadline to submit an application is the second Friday in April.
  • The selection process includes an interview/screening process conducted by the Interpreter Preparation Program.
  • Only students who meet the pre-enrollment requirements and follow the pre-enrollment process will be considered for the program.

Published June 28, 2025

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