Sign Language Interpreter Education, A.A.S.

Associate in Applied Science
Humanities Division

Program Code: SLIE2

Office: Curtice-Mott Complex CM1101

Phone: (810) 762-0470

The program in interpreting prepares students for basic entry-level skills in sign language interpreting and transliterating. The American Sign Language courses prepare students to communicate effectively in ASL. The Interpreter Education courses provide theories of interpreting as well as specific training for interpreting/transliterating skill development. Students will gain a working knowledge of the Deaf Community, Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Code of Professional Conduct, certification options, and the field of interpreting in various settings.

Program Requirements:

1. Pre-requisite courses include ASL. 101  with a minimum grade of 2.5; ASL. 102  with a minimum grade of 3.0; and ASL. 111  with a minimum grade of 2.5.
2. A final grade of 3.0 or higher for each Sign Language Interpreter Education (SLIE) course is required before taking the next level SLIE course in that series and/or to be considered as meeting a course pre-requisite requirement.
3. ASL Fluency Requirement: A Sign Communication Proficiency Interview (SCPI) score of 2.75 or above is required before enrollment into the interpreting skills development courses. These course series begin in the second year of the program with SLIE-230 ASL to English I,  and SLIE-240 Interpreting and Transliterating I.