Sign Language Interpreting in Education

64 Credit Associate Degree

The Sign Language Interpreting in Education Associate Degree program is for learners who are passionate about working with Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deafblind students in the K-12 academic setting. This program is for learners who are curious lifelong learners, have a love for languages, are comfortable working before large and small audiences, enjoy social interaction and have the ability to store knowledge in short and long term memory. The Sign Language Interpreting in Education program has articulation agreements with various 4-year institutions. The Sign Language Interpreting in Education program faculty will bring real world experiences into the classroom. Learners will have the opportunity to observe working sign language interpreters and work in the field under supervision. This program will have a "practicum" or internship which will provide real world working experience in a variety of educational settings with highly skilled licensed/certified interpreters to supervise work. Upon completion of the Sign Language Interpreting in Education Associate Degree program graduates meet the State of Wisconsin's requirements for the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) License O020. Potential occupations include: Educational Sign Language Interpreter and Interpreter/Tutor.

Approximate Cost

$11,141
Tuition: $9681 , Books: $1460

Starting Salary

$43,345
Average, based on the annual Graduate Outcomes Report

Financial Aid

Available

Availability

Courses for this program may be available at a variety of campus locations through multiple modes of delivery if you meet the admission requirements and prerequisites.

100%
Wausau
20-30 %
Antigo
20-30 %
Medford
20-30 %
Phillips
20-30 %
Spencer
10-20 %
Wittenberg
20-30 %
Online

* Campus and online availability of courses and programs may be subject to change.

Outcomes

Graduates will be able to…

  • Apply RID Code of Professional Conduct to the educational setting
  • Recognize need for continued professional development
  • Function as part of an educational team
  • Demonstrate knowledge of hearing loss and its implications to education
  • Function as a tutor/support service provider in an educational setting
  • Function as an educational sign language interpreter/transliterator in an educational setting

Careers

Some of the potential careers graduates can pursue are:

  • Interpreter/Tutor
  • Educational Sign Language Interpreter

Courses

The Sign Language Interpreting in Education Associate Degree is a 64 Credit program. The following is a typical semester breakdown of the courses within the program.

First Term

INTERPRETING/EDUCATIONAL SETTING 1.00
INTRODUCTION TO THE INTERPRETING PROCESS 5.00
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE 1 2.00
VOCABULARY ENHANCEMENT - INTERPRETER 4.00
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION 3.00
ENGLISH COMPOSITION 1 3.00

Second Term

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE 2 2.00
ORIENTATION TO HEARING LOSS 3.00
ASPECTS OF HEARING LOSS 2.00
INTERPRETING 5.00
DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY 3.00

Third Term

ORAL INTERPRETING 1.00
TRANSLITERATING 5.00
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES 1 3.00
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES 2.00
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE 3 2.00
EXCEPTIONAL PERSON 3.00
ORAL/INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION 3.00
SPEECH 3.00

Fourth Term

ED INTERPRETING PRACTICUM 5.00
INTERPRETING/TRANSLITERATING 3.00
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES 2 1.00
COLLEGE MATHEMATICS 3.00
INTRODUCTION TO DIVERSITY STUDIES 3.00
INTRO TO SOCIOLOGY 3.00

Credit for Prior Learning Available

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Transfer Information

The following transfer guides executed in partnership with post-secondary institutions are based on articulation agreements and are a guide to provide an easy way to understand how credits transfer.

School Name Degree Name
Colorado State University-Global Campus B.S. in Human Services
Northern Michigan University BS in Applied Workplace Leadership
Rasmussen College Accelerated Business Management
Rasmussen College Accelerated Business Systems Analysis
Rasmussen College Accelerated Criminal Justice - Leadership and Management
Rasmussen College Accelerated Early Childhood Education Leadership
Rasmussen College Accelerated Finance
Rasmussen College Accelerated Healthcare Management
Rasmussen College Accelerated Human Resources and Organizational Leadership
Rasmussen College Accelerated Human Services
Rasmussen College Accelerated Marketing-Digital Marketing
Rasmussen College Accelerated Supply Chain and Logistics Management
Siena Heights University Bachelor of Applied Science
UW Green Bay Bachelor of Applied Studies-Integrative Leadership Studies
UW Milwaukee American Sign Language Studies
UW Oshkosh B.S. in Human Services Leadership
UW Oshkosh BAS in Organizational Studies
UW Stevens Point Bachelor of Applied Studies in Organizational Leadership
UW Stout B.S. in Rehabilitation Services - Individualized Conc.

Admissions Process

Our application process takes just a few minutes to complete, but we want to make sure you have the things you’ll need on hand to complete the application. We’re here to help if you have any questions while submitting your application.

Before you apply, you should know

This program requires a criminal background check. Acceptance to Northcentral Technical College will not be denied based on a criminal background, however, a check may be required for placement at clinical sites or field experiences.

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The application can be submitted online and takes just a few minutes to complete. A $30.00 non-refundable application fee is required. Pay at the time you apply or bypass to pay in person within a week of applying.

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What’s Next?

We’ll review your application and let you know if we need anything else. If you’re all set, your acceptance letter will be mailed to you.