Certificate of Achievement Interpreting for Deaf People
Orange County and neighboring areas are rich in part-time job opportunities for Sign
Language Interpreting. This program is designed to provide students with sign interpreting
skills sufficient for entry-level employment. Emphasis is on use of American Sign
Language but forms of signed English are also used.
This curriculum is recommended for those persons who desire to obtain skills necessary
to function effectively as an interpreter for people who are deaf.
PREREQUISITE COURSES:
Sign G180 Beg American Sign Language I 4 Units
Sign G185 Beg American Sign Language II 4 Units or Equivalent
Semester 1
Sign G280 Adv American Sign Language I 4 Units
Special Education G105 Implications of Deafness 3 Units
Interpreting G100 Introduction to Interpreting 3 Units
Semester 2
Sign G285 Adv American Sign Language II 4 Units
Interpreting G130 Beginning Voice to Sign 3 Units
Semester 3
Interpreting G155 Basic Sign to Voice 3 Units
Interpreting G135 Advanced Voice to Sign 3 Units
Semester 4
Interpreting G160 Advanced Sign to Voice 3 Units
Interpreting G190AC Situational Interpreting/Practicum 3 Units
Total Units 29
Recommended Electives
Interpreting G170 Educational Interpreting 3 Units
Psychology G160 Human Growth and Development 3 Units
OR
Comm Studies G100 Interpersonal Communication 3 Units
Sign G290 Finger Spelling .5 Units
Information regarding careers in this field is available in the office of Counseling and
Guidance.
Federal Gainful Employment Report
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Federal Gainful Employment Reports