American Sign Language and Interpreting
Department of Communications, Languages, and Reading: (361) 698-1534
The American Sign Language (ASL) and Interpreting Program curriculum is designed to prepare students for careers working with persons who are deaf or hard of hearing. This multiple-entry/multiple-exit program prepares students with workplace-transferable technical skills and academic, thinking, and communication skills.
The certificate program prepares students who seek careers in other fields with knowledge and skills to serve clients who are deaf or hard of hearing. The associate of arts degree is a transfer degree that prepares students for further education leading to a variety of careers working with children or adults who are deaf or hard of hearing. The associate of applied science degree prepares students for careers as ASL/English interpreters.
The associate of applied science degree requires students to complete prerequisites in English and American Sign Language prior to admission into the program. Upon admission to the program, students will take courses that will prepare them for the Texas Board for Evaluation of Interpreters Basic Interpreting Certification exam. For students interested in this degree who may have a criminal background, please be advised that the background could keep you from being certified or may prevent you from working in some settings. For more information about required background checks for this field, please speak to a faculty member in this program.
A minimum grade of "C" is required for ASL students in their major field.