# Sign Language/Interpreter Training (Associate of Arts)

El Camino College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: American Sign Language

Source: http://catalog.elcamino.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=13&poid=3660

**Humanities Division**
www.elcamino.edu/academics/humanities

El Camino College of Sign Language and Interpretation training degree and certificate programs prepare students for a career in sign language interpreting and prepare them to be proficient in American Sign Language as well as adept at facilitating accurate and seamless interpretation between hearing and deaf individuals. Whether your passion is to work as an interpreter in a community, vocational, or other setting, you'll be ready to start a career pathway, and continue your education by transferring at to another college or university that offers a Bachelor's Degree in Interpreting. It's an accessible, affordable path to a rewarding, in-demand career. Our Sign Language/Interpreter Training Associate of Arts (AA) degree typically takes up to two years. Sign language/interpreter training at El Camino will challenge you to be your best. We'll be here to help.

##### **Prerequisites/Corequisites**

ASL 111 - American Sign Language I
This beginning course, taught within the context of deaf culture, introduces students to signing and comprehending elementary American Sign Language (ASL). Through a visual-gestural approach and multimedia activities, students develop basic vocabulary and grammar that deal with everyday topics.
In Spring of 2024, this course will also be offered as a non-credit course to students who do not pass the initial for credit ASL 111 Class, or to non-interpreting major students interested in learning American Sign Language, or to students who had taken the ASL 111 class prior, passed the class, but it was several semesters/years ago, and they would like a refresher before moving on in the next sequence of courses.
Note: This course is comparable to one year of high school sign language.
(Formerly Sign Language/Interpreter Training 111/15)

ASL 112 - American Sign Language II
This course is a continuation of the study of American Sign Language (ASL) and deaf culture. Focusing on ASL structure and grammar used by native signers, students will develop fluency at the intermediate level.
In Spring of 2024, this course will also be offered as a non-credit course to students who do not pass the initial for credit ASL 112 Class, or to non-interpreting major students interested in learning American Sign Language, or to students who had taken the ASL 112 class prior, passed the class, but it was several semesters/years ago, and they would like a refresher before moving on in the next sequence of courses.

Note: The prerequisite for this course is comparable to one year of high school sign language.
(Formerly Sign Language/Interpreter Training 112/16)

English C1000 - It is mandatory to pass this course before registering for ASL 113
ASL 113/English C1000 Corequisite. English C1000 can be taken as a corequisite with ASL 113. Students must possess critical thinking skills in English to be able to interpret clearly, and succinctly for a Deaf individual. Students must pass English C1000 with a C or better before moving on to ASL 114, and taking the Interpreting Level Courses.

For Gainful Employment program information, please visit www.elcamino.edu/academics/areas-of-study/sign-language-interpreter-training.php.

### Required Core: 23 units

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ASL 113 | American Sign Language III | 4 |
| ASL 114 | American Sign Language IV | 4 |
| ASL 130 | Deaf Culture | 3 |
| ASL 232 | American Sign Language and English Interpreting I | 4 |
| ASL 234 | American Sign Language and English Interpreting II | 4 |
| ASL 236 | American Sign Language and Interpreting III | 4 |

### 3 units from:

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ANTH 4 | Language and Culture | 3 |
| CDEV 150 | Introduction to Children with Special Needs | 3 |
| COMM C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| COMM C1000H | Introduction to Public Speaking - Honors | 3 |
| THEA 113 | Introduction to Acting | 3 |

**Total Major Units: 26**

### GE Patterns

Complete one of the following:

#### ECC GE: 24 units

Required for local degrees (AA and AS).

#### Cal-GETC: 34 units

Required for transfer degrees (AA-T and AS-T).

### Electives

As needed to reach a minimum of 60 degree-applicable units.

**Minimum Degree Total: 60 units**