American Sign Language Interpretation

American Sign Language (ASL) is a natural language that serves as the predominant sign language of the deaf communities. The visibility of interpreters at events, on television or live, is common. The interpreter’s goal is for people to experience the target language as seamlessly as if it were the source language. To be proficient in ASL takes practice. The ASL program requires a practicum where you will be immersed in practicing and interpreting sign language in an agency setting.  

If you are pursuing a career in allied health, nursing, early childhood education, teaching, where clients may be deaf or have a family member who is hearing-impaired, this program will prepare you to work with the deaf community.

What’s the Job Outlook for Interpreters and Translators? 

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the employment outlook for Interpreters and Translators is projected to grow 20% from 2021-2031. 

The following positions are similar occupations:

• Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners
• Adult Basic, Secondary Education and English as a Second Language Teachers
• Medical Transcriptionists

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