Interpreter Preparation Certificate
The 35 units in this certificate plus ANTH-145 Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology (formerly Introduction to Language and Linguistics) (3 units) and COMM-100 Public Speaking (3 units) (if not already taken) are required to earn a certificate in Interpreter Preparation.
CT.ASL.IPP
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- Starting in Spring? Choose Fall Semester 1 courses.
- Are you a part-time student? Start Fall Semester 1 courses and follow the course sequence.
| Fall Semester 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| ASL-203 | American Sign Language V (formerly ASL-105) | 3 |
| ASL-505 | American Sign Language Linguistics (formerly ASL-150) | 3 |
| IPP-510 | Introduction to ASL/English Interpreting (formerly IPP-101) | 3 |
| IPP-511 | Processing Skills Development (formerly IPP-103) | 3 |
| COMM-100 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Spring Semester 1 | ||
| IPP-515 | ASL to English Interpreting I (formerly IPP-104) | 3 |
| IPP-516 | English to ASL Interpreting I (formerly IPP-105) | 3 |
| IPP-610 | Ethical & Professional Standards of Interpreting (formerly IPP-201) | 3 |
| ANTH-145 | Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology (formerly Introduction to Language and Linguistics) | 3 |
| Units | 12 | |
| Fall Semester 2 | ||
| IPP-615 | ASL to English Interpreting II (formerly IPP-204) | 3 |
| IPP-616 | English to ASL Interpreting II (formerly IPP-205) | 3 |
| ASL-110 | Deaf Culture and Community | 3 |
| Units | 9 | |
| Spring Semester 2 | ||
| IPP-625 | Specialized Interpreting (formerly IPP-210) | 3 |
| IPP-650 | Practicum and Seminar (formerly IPP-250) | 2 |
| Units | 5 | |
| Total Units | 41 | |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ASL-110 | Deaf Culture and Community | 3 |
| ASL-203 | American Sign Language V (formerly ASL-105) | 3 |
| ASL-505 | American Sign Language Linguistics (formerly ASL-150) | 3 |
| IPP-510 | Introduction to ASL/English Interpreting (formerly IPP-101) | 3 |
| IPP-511 | Processing Skills Development (formerly IPP-103) | 3 |
| IPP-515 | ASL to English Interpreting I (formerly IPP-104) | 3 |
| IPP-516 | English to ASL Interpreting I (formerly IPP-105) | 3 |
| IPP-610 | Ethical & Professional Standards of Interpreting (formerly IPP-201) | 3 |
| IPP-615 | ASL to English Interpreting II (formerly IPP-204) | 3 |
| IPP-616 | English to ASL Interpreting II (formerly IPP-205) | 3 |
| IPP-625 | Specialized Interpreting (formerly IPP-210) | 3 |
| IPP-650 | Practicum and Seminar (formerly IPP-250) | 2 |
| Total Units | 35 | |
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Gainful Employment Disclosures: Interpreter Preparation
Gainful Employment Disclosures – 2023
Program Name INTERPRETER PREPARATION
This program is designed to be completed in 12 months.
This program will cost $1,610 if completed within normal time. There may be additional costs for living expenses. These costs were accurate at the time of posting, but may have changed.
Of the students who completed this program within normal time, the typical graduate leaves with $ 0 of debt.
The following States do not have licensure requirements for this profession: California
For more information about graduation rates, loan repayment rates, and post-enrollment earnings about this institution and other postsecondary institutions please click here: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/
NOTE:
Cost per unit $46
Parking Permits cost $80 a year or $40 a semester
RTA Go Pass cost $16 a year or $8 a semester
SGA discount sticker (optional) - $14 a year or $7 a semester
Student representation fee (optional) - $4 a year or $2 a semester
Help a Student Fund (optional) - $4 a year or $2 a semester
Student Health Center Fee - $52 a year or $26 a semester
*For summer session fees and non-CA resident tuition, please see: https://www.msjc.edu/StudentServices/EnrollmentServices/Pages/What-Fees-do-I-have-to-pay.aspx