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The American Sign Language Interpreting certificate provides instruction in communication models and processes of American Sign Language, Deaf culture, interpreting skills, ethical understanding, and hands-on training in oral and manual interpreting in a wide range of situations. Successful completion of this certificate or degree program will prepare students for certification examinations conducted by the State of Illinois and national accrediting agencies. This certificate requires 24 credits in the courses listed below.

For more information about American Sign Language Interpreting, please visit the program page.

Certificate Requirements

Field of Study Code: ASLI.CER.INTP

INTP 2104Introduction to American Sign Language Interpreting and Ethics3
INTP 2105ASL/English Skills Development4
INTP 2106Cognitive Processing ASL/English4
INTP 2107Translating from ASL to English/English to ASL4
INTP 2108Consecutive & Simultaneous Interpreting4
INTP 2109Educational Interpreting and Transliterating3
INTP 2110American Sign Language Interpreter Practicum2
Total Credits24