The American Sign Language Pre-Interpreting Program prepares students to enter a bachelor’s degree program in the field of sign language interpretation. Students are introduced to the language and culture of the American Deaf community. While students gain sign language skills and an understanding of Deaf culture, they also acquire knowledge of the interpreter's role and multiple approaches to ethical decision-making within the field of sign language interpreting.
Program outcomes
Outline issues that are currently relevant to the field of interpreting and to the Deaf community.
Describe ways interpreters function in specific settings and with specific populations.
Communicate the appropriate role of an interpreter.
Describe the current assessments and certification processes for interpreters.
Demonstrate basic conversational skills and use of appropriate American Sign Language vocabulary, finger spelling and numbers.
Effectively communicate in a variety of settings with people who are deaf and hard-of-hearing.
Complete ASL prerequisites for sign language interpreter education programs.
Comprehend that the Deaf community shares a set of values, rules and traditions different from typical American values.
Accreditation
Minnesota State Community and Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
The Higher Learning Commission
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500
Chicago, IL 60604-1411
http://www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org
Phone: 312.263.0456 / 800.621.7440
