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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:
2026-27
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
College Composition or
3
1A
ENGL C1000H H, 1
Honors College Composition
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 and must be taken concurrently or after the lecture 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 April 12, 2026

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