ASL/English Interpreter Training
A.A. Degree World Languages - American Sign Language (ASL) · Solano Community College · 2025-2026 Catalog
Minimum Units Required: 27.0 units
The ASL program provides a foundation of interpreting skills for students seeking to work in various signing environments or transfer to a four-year institution in order to become a nationally certified interpreter. The coursework presents American Sign Language in a cross-cultural context, addressing the ethics and standards expected of a professional interpreter. The Associate in Arts degree can be obtained upon completion of 60 units, including the major, general education requirements, and electives. All courses in the major must be completed with a minimum grade of C or a P if the courses is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis. Students completing the Associate in Arts degree may find work opportunities in the K-12 environment or within various organizations that support the Deaf community. Students continuing on to obtain a 4 year degree may apply for national certification in order to work as a certified ASL Interpreter.
Program Learning Outcomes
Sign effectively, using appropriate skills, in working with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
Demonstrate an understanding of Deaf culture, and the ethics and standards of professional ASL environment.
Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ASL/English Interpreter Training (AA) | 27 | |
| ASL 001 | American Sign Language 1 | 3 |
| ASL 002 | American Sign Language 2 | 3 |
| ASL 003 | American Sign Language 3 | 3 |
| ASL 004 | American Sign Language 4 | 3 |
| ASL 005 | American Deaf Culture | 3 |
| ASL 006 | Linguistics of American Sign Language | 3 |
| ASL 052 | Fingerspelling, Classifiers, and Numbers | 3 |
| ASL 053 | Introduction to American Sign Language Interpreting | 3 |
| ASL 054 | ASL Interpreting Seminar | 2 |
| ASL 057 | ASL Interpreting Field Work | 1 |