Deaf Interpreter Training
Certificate
The Deaf Interpreter Training Certificate Program is a six-quarter program that prepares students to work as interpreters for deaf consumers with special needs and deaf-blind consumers. The curriculum includes skills classes and practicums. This program begins once a year in fall quarter.
For information on related programs, see the Interpreter Training Program.
Career Opportunities
The program is designed to prepare individuals to work as deaf interpreters in areas such as colleges, public schools or as freelance interpreters. The curriculum provides students a background that prepares them to enter work in human services areas such as vocational rehabilitation, early childhood education, and social and mental health agencies. Graduates may also find employment in theaters, libraries, companies, museums, or any other public or private arenas in which deaf and hearing people interact.
Entrance Requirements
Curriculum for the program begins with the requirement of successful completion of five quarters of American Sign Language or have equal skill level in signing. New students are accepted only in the fall of each year. The usual completion time is two years.
How To Get Started
- Complete the Standard Procedure for Admission to the College
- Complete the Interpreter Training Program Student Information Form available in the Admissions or Allied Health, Business, Languages & Cultures Division Offices.
- Complete ASL V with a 2.5 grade point average or have equivalent signing skills in ASL.
- Meet with the Division Counselor for an interview early spring quarter. Bring transcripts and test scores with you to the interview.
- Attend a program orientation session if possible. This may be waived for out-of-town applicants.
Estimated Training Costs
- Tuition
- Photo ID Card (one-time fee)
- Student Activity Fee (per quarter)
- Transportation Mgmt Fee (per quarter)
- Computer Lab Fee (per quarter)
- Universal Technology Fee (per quarter)
- Audio/Visual Tapes (est. $15 per year) $30.00
- Textbook (first year) $75.00
- Textbook (second year) $15.00
- Lab Fee (each quarter) $29.25
Curriculum
| 1'st Quarter | Credits | |
| HUM 105 | INTERCULTURE COMMUNICATION | 5 |
| ITP 115 | SURVEY OF INTERPRETING | 3 |
| ITP 260 | INTERPRETING IV | 4 |
| 2'nd Quarter | Credits | |
| ASL 125 | AMERICAN DEAF CULTURE | 5 |
| ITP 145 | ETHICS OF INTERPRETING | 3 |
| ITP 261 * | INTERPRETING V | 4 |
| 3'rd Quarter | Credits | |
| ASL 120 | INTRODUCTION TO DEAF STUDIES | 5 |
| ENGL&101 | ENGLISH COMPOSITION | 5 |
| SPS 201 | SURVEY OF HEARING IMPAIRMENT | 5 |
| 4'th Quarter | Credits | |
| ITP 119 | DEAF-BLIND INTERPRETING | 4 |
| ITP 245 * | APPLIED INTERPRETING EXPERIENCE I | 4 |
| LAN 110 | COMPARATIVE LINGUISTICS: ASL AND ENGLISH | 5 |
| 5'th Quarter | Credits | |
| Any 5 credit course meeting the math requirement | ||
| ITP 216 | INTERPRETING SPECIALIZED SETTINGS | 3 |
| ITP 250 * | APPLIED INTERPRETING EXPERIENCE II | 4 |
| 6'th Quarter | Credits | |
| DRMA 112 | AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE THEATRE | 5 |
| ITP 217 | PROFESSIONAL ENTRY PREPARATION | 3 |
| ITP 255 * | APPLIED INTERPRETING EXPERIENCE III | 4 |
| Total Credits = 71 | ||
* Satisfactory performance (2.5 grade) is required in the previous interpreting class in order to continue to the next class.
This curriculum is under revision. Contact the division counselor for further information.
For Further Information:
Deaf Interpreter Training Certificate Program
Health and Human Services
Seattle Central Community College
1701 Broadway, Room 2BE3210
Seattle, WA 98122
PHONE: (206) 344-4347
TTY: (206) 344-4347
FAX: (206) 587-6337
Maureen Wood-Mottley mawood@sccd.ctc.edu 206.587.6953