Interpreter Training - Cincinnati State Technical and Community College

Interpreter Training from Cincinnati State Technical and Community College is a Campus Associate Sign Language degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. The Interpreter Training program at Cincinnati State is a stepping stone toward competency in the field of sign language interpreting. This educational pathway results in an Associate of Applied Science degree . Interpreter Training offers extensive coursework in American Sign Language (ASL) and deaf studies. A rich learning environment is created by combining classroom instruction, experiential and self-directed growth, and community involvement. Interpreting between ASL and English is a challenging and complex task. Students learning the profession must develop fluency in a language that is different from spoken languages. Once fluency is achieved, students must develop the skills to facilitate communication quickly and accurately between the two languages . The skills necessary to succeed in Interpreter Training cannot be mastered through classroom attendance alone. Students need to devote a great deal of time to study, practice, skill development, observation, and community involvement. Graduates are prepared to: Begin working as entry-level interpreters Transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a bachelor's degree and possibly advanced degrees in chosen fields Representative Job Titles for Graduates Interpreter of Sign Language Transliterator of Sign Language Practicum Sites K?12 and post-secondary institutions Area churches and religious organizations Community and equity theatrical groups Deaf/blind organization/events Interpreter referral agencies Mental health agencies Other community organizations /associations In addition to participating in practicum sites, students attend classes on campus for continued skill-building and discussion during their practicum experiences. Employment Outlook The interpreting profession is a growing field with many different opportunities in a variety of settings. Some of these venues/settings can be entered into immediately upon graduation; others may need more experience, skill building, and certification prior to entering. Some of these opportunities include: Cruise/vacation interpreting Deaf/blind interpreting Educational interpreting Legal interpreting Medical interpreting Mental health interpreting Religious interpreting Theatrical interpreting Video relay interpreting Vocational interpreting Graduate Starting Salary Projections $12?$35/hour (freelance or hourly services) $30,000?$45,000+ (staff employee) View more details on Cincinnati State Technical and Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Sign Language courses.