AS in American Sign Language – English Interpreting Community College of Allegheny County

These programs build skills in American Sign Language (ASL) or prepare students for rewarding careers in interpreting, with an educational philosophy that centers on providing students with the superior language skills and ethical competencies needed by today’s interpreters. Students learn the skills necessary to become proficient American Sign Language professionals through foundational interpreting courses, observations in the field, and practicum placement.

This program provides the solid foundation necessary to lead to an interpreting career. The educational philosophy of the ASL-English Interpreting program at CCAC centers on providing students with the superior language skills and ethical competencies needed by today's interpreters. Interpreting is a diverse career, offering a wide variety of settings in which to work. Through foundational interpreting courses, observations in the field, and practicum placement, students become skilled professionals. Students who complete the program will be prepared to sit for the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) and/or the National Interpreter Certification (NIC) written exam. The National Interpreter Certification (NIC) performance exam requires a Bachelor's degree or 120-credit equivalence.