70 credits minimum

Humanities, Language and Culture Department
Taylorsville Redwood Campus
General Information, (801) 957-4073
Program Information, (801) 957-4642
www.slcc.edu/asl
Academic Advisor, AAB 237B, (801) 957-3866

Associate Dean: Dr. Paul Allen

Program Faculty:
Assistant Professors − Connie Spanton-Jex
Instructors − Duane Kinner, David Davenport

Program Description: The ASL/English Interpreting program is designed to prepare new and returning students for state and national certification testing. Obtaining certification can lead to employment in the rapidly expanding and rewarding field of ASL/English Interpreting. After successful completion of the program, students must apply for and pass the Utah State Interpreter Certification exam, National Interpreter Certification and/or the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment to work as a professional interpreter. The ASL/English Interpreter Education Program will prepare students to test for the Utah Professional Certification, National Interpreter Certification and/or the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment. As of July 1, 2012, candidates must have a bachelor’s degree (in any field) or 120 college credits to sit for the National Interpreter Certification exam. Utah Professional Certification and Educational Interpreter Certification do not require a bachelor’s degree.

Transfer/Articulation Information: While an AAS is typically a terminal degree, graduates of SLCC’s ASL/English Interpreting program can continue their studies at a four-year institution by completing that institution’s residency and upper-division requirements because they have completed their entire general education core at SLCC. SLCC has identified a number of good transfer options within USHE and will advise students accordingly.

Program Entry Requirements: In accordance with SLCC admissions requirements, students must possess a high school diploma
or equivalent before matriculating into the ASL/English Interpreting program.

Entrance into the ASL English Interpreting program requires prerequisites and an application. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a “B-” grade or better. For application information, please contact the ASL Department or the ASL Academic Advisor.

In addition, students must demonstrate ASL proficiency at the ASL 2020  level or higher before enrolling in interpreting coursework (INTR 1100  and beyond). Students who successfully pass ASL 2020  with a B or better or demonstrate ASL proficiency at the 2020 level using standard department procedures will satisfy the ASL prerequisites. Students who are not yet proficient in ASL at the 2020 level will not be able to complete the AAS in ASL/English Interpreting in the two years typically expected for an associate’s degree because of the additional time required to become language proficient. Such students may want to consider completing an Associate of Science transfer degree with a pre-major in American Sign Language before pursuing a degree in ASL/English Interpreting at the associate’s or bachelor’s level.

Total Program/Course Fees: $60

Estimated Cost for Students: $1200

Estimated Time to Completion: If students follow the suggested semester schedule, time to completion is five semesters.

Specialized Accreditation: SLCC is currently seeking accreditation from the Collegiate Council on Interpreter Education (CCIE).

Program Student Learning Outcomes	Related College-Wide Student Learning Outcomes
1. Students will demonstrate broad general knowledge in many diverse fields in order to interpret in varied work environments.	1 - Acquire substantive knowledge 2 - Communicate effectively 3 - Develop quantitative literacies 4 - Think critically and creatively 5 - Develop knowledge and skills to be civically engaged 6 - Develop the knowledge and skills to work with others in a professional and constructive manner 7 - Develop computer and information literacy
2. Students will sufficiently master program-specific, professional knowledge and demonstrate proficiency by discussing historical, linguistic and cultural issues as well as professional standards and roles for an ASL/English Interpreter.	1, 2, 4, 5
3. Students will sufficiently master program-specific, professional education competencies and demonstrate proficiency by effectively interpreting from ASL to English and English to ASL.	1, 2, 4, 5
4. Students will have completed in-depth internship experiences.	1, 2, 4, 5
5. Students will demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills that can be applied to interpreting work to enhance language fluency.	2, 4
6. Students will obtain state and/or national certification (Utah Certification, EIPA, NIC).	1, 2, 5