南內達華學院

The School of Arts and Letters allows students to explore a little bit of everything, including foreign language and culture, literature, fine arts and communication, whether oral or written. They often end up discovering a whole new world within themselves.

Whether their interest is in improving a skill for work, expanding their sensibilities about art, or preparing for transfer to a four-year institution, the school provides a myriad of options to choose from. We want students to understand and value their cultural and intellectual heritages and those of others. We hope to foster an appreciation for lifelong learning, which helps students be prepared for changing work environments and encourages them to knowledgeably and responsibly contribute to society.

This BAS program is intended for those wishing to become professional sign language interpreters. The program focuses on language (ASL and English) development and cultural studies for the lower-division portion and interpreting in the upper division portion. Students wishing to learn ASL only and not aspire toward a career in interpreting will still be able to earn an AAS degree in Deaf Studies which will prepare them to continue in other fields such as education, counselling, and social work.

Student Learning Outcomes

Perform a conversation in American Sign Language at a competency level equivalent to an entry level interpreter.

Complete a successful interpretation of a communication transaction between a D/deaf and hearing individual using the methodologies of consecutive and simultaneous interpretation.

Perform various interpreting tasks which reflect areas of specialization such as Deaf-Blind, Medical, Mental Health, Legal, Educational, Conference, Video Relay/Remote, Theatrical and Religious interpreting.

Develop skills and knowledge required for the K-12 setting to pass the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) written test and performance test at a score of 3.0 or better.

Appraise and apply the principles and practices of the interpreting profession that are required to pass the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf National Interpreter Certification written test.