Transfers ToCSUDescriptionEnrollment Eligibility To be eligible for enrollment in the program, the student must meet the following criteria: Completion of DEAF 316: American Sign Language IV or the equivalent, with a grade of "C" or better. Completion of DEAF 351: Introduction to American Deaf Culture or the equivalent, with a grade of "C" or better. A completed pre-enrollment application. Enrollment Process Eligible students are selected for the program according to the following steps: Pre-enrollment applications and deadlines for the ASL-English Interpreter Preparation Program (IPP) are available from the ARC IPP website: https://arc.losrios.edu/academics/programs- and-majors/asl-english-interpreting. The IPP currently accepts students once per year for the Fall semester which begins in August. Applications for the Fall semester are available by February 15th and priority consideration is given to applications received by the first Friday in April. Only qualified applicants who meet the educational requirements and follow the pre-enrollment procedures will be considered for the program. Meeting all these requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program. Upon completion and acceptance of the pre-enrollment application, students will participate in an interview/screening process conducted by the Interpreter Preparation Program. Should the number of qualified applicants exceed available space in the program, selection will be based on the rankings from the interview/screening process. Student Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to: discuss and apply knowledge of linguistic, cross-cultural, and interpretation theories. demonstrate communicative competency in English and in ASL through effective communication in a variety of settings with Deaf and hearing participants of varying age, gender, and ethnicity. appraise, identify, and apply personal, professional, and ethical decisions in a manner consistent with theoretical models and standard professional practices that align in service with the goal of the setting and Deaf and hearing participants. demonstrate interpersonal competencies that foster effective communication and productive collaboration with colleagues, Deaf and hearing participants, employers, and team members in an interpreting context. formulate effective interpretations both consecutively and simultaneously following a practice profession framework. � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � develop an on-going professional action plan integrating interactions with Deaf related organizations, connections with interpreter employers, and the implications of certification on the provision of interpreting. Career Information American Sign Language-English interpreters are in demand locally, regionally, and nationally. A qualified American Sign Language/English interpreter enjoys a rewarding, highly flexible career. This field is expanding; growth in the job market is projected. ASL-English Interpreting (INTRP) Courses 