Deaf Studies: Interpreter Training

This certificate requires a minimum of 39 units. Students must take all courses listed in the “Required Courses” and complete the remaining 6 units from program electives. Students who complete the certificate program have enhanced employability working with the Deaf community in settings such as social work, education, and interpreting. They are well prepared for full-time, permanent positions rather than temporary, on-call positions. The certificate will provide students with a broad range of knowledge with which to evaluate and appreciate American Sign Language, Deaf culture, and the society in which they live and with the ability to think and communicate clearly and effectively.

Program Requirements

Recommended Pathway

Deaf Studies: Interpreter Training Cert

Term 1 (10 units)

• INT101 - Principles of Sign Language Interpreting (3)
• DFST201 - American Sign Language III (4)
• INT201 - Translation (3)

Term 2 (10 units)

• DFST202 - American Sign Language IV (4)
• INT202 - Interpreting I (3)
• DFST105 - Introduction to American Deaf Culture (3)

Term 3 (9 units)

• DFST110 - Power, Privilege, and Oppression (3)
• INT203 - Interpreting II (3)
• DFST204 - Structure of American Sign Language (3)

Term 4 (10 units)

• INT210 - Ethics, Decision-Making, & Professionalism for Interpreters (3)
• INT206 - Interpreting III (4)
• DFST205 - Numbers Fingerspelling and Classifiers (3)

Program Outcomes

Deaf Studies: Interpreter Training Cert