AAS-T Degree

Program Overview

Associate of Applied Science Transfer (A.A.S.–T) degree, 94 credits

• Students can begin in fall quarter only.
• The interpreter training program may be a good fit for you if you enjoy working with people and have good communication skills in both ASL and English.
• Areas of study include ASL interpretation, transliteration, comparative linguistics, survey of hearing impairment and American Deaf Culture.
• Graduates are prepared to work in any setting to facilitate communication between Deaf and hearing individuals. Interpreters are routinely employed in educational settings, as Video Relay Service interpreters, in the theatre, in legal and medical settings, and as platform interpreters.

The Interpreter Training Program is the only two-year (six quarters) associate of applied science degree programs in interpretation in Western Washington. It prepares graduates to facilitate communication between deaf and hearing people using English and American Sign Language. The program has a reputation of excellence nationwide for its strong American Sign Language emphasis and for producing successful graduates with marketable skills.

The curriculum includes skills classes, seminars, and internships, as well as general education classes related to this field.

For information on related programs, see the Deaf Interpreter Training Certificate Program.

Career Opportunities

The program is designed to prepare individuals to work as interpreters in areas such as colleges, public schools or as freelance interpreters. The curriculum provides students with a background that helps them prepare to enter work in human service 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 arena in which deaf and hearing people interact.

For Further Information:

Interpreter Training Certificate Program
Health and Human Services
Seattle Central Community College
1701 Broadway, Room BE3210
Seattle, WA 98122
PHONE: (206) 344-4347
TTY: (206) 344-4347
FAX: (206) 587-6337