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American Sign Language/Interpreting
The Interpreter Training Program will prepare the student for a career in the field of sign language interpretation/transliteration. Provides theoretical and practical knowledge in various aspects of community and academic interpreting. This program provides instruction in the various aspects of interpretation/ transliteration skills to students who possess intermediate skills in American Sign Language. Prepares the student for certification by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf and/or National Association of the Deaf and/or San Diego County Educational Interpreter Evaluation.

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American Sign Language Interpreting
CoursesUnits
AMSL 104, Introduction to Deaf Culture3
AMSL 105, Implications of Deafness3
AMSL 107, American Sign Language: Fingerspelling2
AMSL 205, Interpreting Skills I3
AMSL 206, Interpreting Skills II3
AMSL 207, Sign-to-Voice Interpreting I3
AMSL 208, Sign-to-Voice Interpreting II3
AMSL 209, Professional Aspects of Interpreting3
AMSL 210, Intro to Specialized Settings3
AMSL 216, American Sign Language IV4
AMSL 276, Field Work in Interpreting3
Total Units = 33

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