MCCCD Program Description

Major: 3332 Catalog Year: 2024-2025 Effective Term: 2024 Spring Last Admit Term: 2025 Summer Award: AAS Total Credits: 60 CIP Code: 16.1603	Primary College: Phoenix College Initiating College: Phoenix College Program Availability: Not Found Program Availability: College-Specific Program Availability: PC Field of Interest: Culture and Society Instructional Council: Languages GPA: 2.50
SOC Code: Upon completion of this program, students may pursue a career as: 27-3091.00 Interpreters and Translators

Description: The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Interpreter Preparation is designed to emphasize skills in American Sign Language (ASL), spoken English, Deaf culture, intercultural communication, and professional behavior for interpreters. In addition, it combines the Deaf Studies and Interpreter Preparation Certificates and prepares students for transfer to a bachelor`s program. Additionally, theoretical and practical training in interpreting prepares students to meet Arizona* licensure requirements and sit for the following exams: the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA), the Board for Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI), and the written portion of the National Interpreter Certification (NIC) of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), the other two portions of which can be completed upon attainment of a bachelor`s degree. A Certificate of Completion (CCL) is also available.

The AAS Interpreter Preparation program is accredited by The Commission on Collegiate Interpreter Education (CCIE): www.ccie-accreditation.org.

*May apply to other states` requirements.

Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate competency in both English and American Sign Language (ASL) essential to effective interpretation. (COM110, COM225, IPP211, IPP215, IPP216, IPP218, IPP219, IPP220, IPP221, IPP230AA, IPP230AB, SLC201, [FYC], (CRE)) 2. Apply world knowledge, interpreting theory, and language skills to create ASL to English and English to ASL interpretation for a variety of situations including authentic, supervised work experience. (COM110, COM225, IPP209, IPP210, IPP211, IPP215, IPP216, IPP218, IPP219, IPP220, IPP221, IPP229, IPP230AA, IPP230AB, IPP242, SLC201, [FYC], (CRE), [MA], [SG], [SQ]) 3. Employ self and peer assessment to improve the effectiveness of interpretation. (COM110, COM225, IPP209, IPP211, IPP215, IPP216, IPP218, IPP219, IPP220, IPP221, IPP229, IPP230AA, IPP230AB, IPP242, [FYC]) 4. Apply the rich cultural and historical knowledge of the deaf community to the practice of interpreting. (IPP209, IPP211, IPP215, IPP216, IPP218, IPP219, IPP220, IPP221, IPP210, IPP229, IPP230AA, IPP230AB, IPP242) 5. Practice interpersonal competencies that foster effective communication and productive collaboration with colleagues, consumers and employers. (COM110, COM225, IPP210, IPP211, IPP216, IPP219, IPP220, IPP221, IPP229, IPP230AA, IPP230AB, IPP242, [FYC]) 6. Apply ethical decision making following professional standards, practices, regulations and laws. (IPP209, IPP211, IPP215, IPP216, IPP218, IPP219, IPP220, IPP221, IPP210, IPP229, IPP230AA, IPP230AB, IPP242, COM110) 7. Synthesize research applicable in the field of interpreting. (COM110, COM225, IPP210, SLC201, [FYC], (CRE)) 8. Apply relevant knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to seek career opportunities in the field. (FYE101, FYE103, IPP229)

Program Notes
Admission into the Interpreter Preparation Program is available to a limited number of applicants. Application is available in the Office of ASL-IPP the first week of February and is due the first week of March for the fall semester. See an academic advisor for application requirements and procedures. Students accepted into the program begin the following fall semester. Students must earn a grade of B or better in IPP209, IPP211, IPP215, IPP216, IPP218, IPP219, IPP220, IPP221, IPP230AA, IPP230AB and IPP242 to graduate. Students must earn a grade of C or better in all remaining courses within the program. Students must seek Academic Advisement prior to enrollment in IPP216, IPP219, IPP221, IPP230AA, IPP230AB, and IPP242. Students must complete two-hundred (200) clock hours of community involvement defined by the Program Director. Students intending to transfer are strongly encouraged to meet with an academic and faculty advisor once they have selected their transfer institution to ensure all requirements for achieving junior standing are satisfied.

Admission Criteria
Students must have a high school diploma, or GED, or equivalent. Completion of the Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Deaf Studies (5333). Formal application and acceptance into program is required. There are two options: 1) A one-year full-time day program 2) A two-year part-time evening program Acceptance into the program requires a video demonstrating English fluency and an in-person interview to demonstrate ASL fluency. Program Application fee (nonrefundable) supports actual cost for the Sign Language Proficiency Interview. A receipt from the Phoenix College Student Business Services Office is required. The exit criteria of successful completion of capstone skills courses (IPP216, IPP219, IPP221, IPP230AA, 230AB and IPP242) with a B or better will be required and documented for graduation.

Required Courses

+ COM225 Public Speaking 3

FYE101 Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success (1) OR
FYE103 Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success (3) 1-3

+ IPP209 Introduction to Educational Interpreting 2
+ IPP210 Research in Interpreting 3
+ IPP211 Preparation for Interpreting 1
+ IPP215 ASL to English Consecutive Interpreting 2
+ IPP216 ASL to English Simultaneous Interpreting 3
+ IPP218 English to ASL Consecutive Interpreting 2
+ IPP219 English to ASL Simultaneous Interpreting 3
+ IPP220 Interactive Interpreting I 3
+ IPP221 Interactive Interpreting II 3
+ IPP229 Interpreter Preparation Internship Seminar 1

+ IPP230AA Interpreter Preparation Program Internship (1) OR
+ IPP230AB Interpreter Preparation Program Internship (2) 1-2

+ IPP242 Educational Interpreting Skills 1

Credits: 29-32

Restricted Electives
None.	Credits: None.

General Electives
Select additional courses 100-level or higher to complete the 60 minimum credits required for this degree if needed. Consult with the Program Director or an Academic Advisor for recommendations. Recommend students apply coursework from Deaf Studies CCL 5333 to meet this requirement.	Credits: 3-12

General Education Requirements

General Education Requirement	Credits: 19-25

General Education Core	Credits: 9-15

First-Year Composition	Credits: 6
+ ENG101 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG107 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) AND + ENG102 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG108 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) 6

Oral Communication	Credits: 0
Met by COM225 in Required Courses area

Critical Reading	Credits: 0-3
+ CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking (3) OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment. (0) 0-3

Mathematics	Credits: 3-6
+ MAT141 College Mathematics (4) OR + MAT142 College Mathematics (3) OR MAT145 College Mathematics with Review (5) OR MAT146 College Mathematics with Review (6) OR + MAT150 College Algebra/Functions (5) OR + MAT151 College Algebra/Functions (4) OR + MAT152 College Algebra/Functions (3) OR + MAT156 College Algebra/Functions with Review (6) OR Higher level mathematics course 3-6

General Education Distribution	Credits: 10

Humanities, Arts and Design	Credits: 3
SLC201 Introduction to Linguistics 3

Social-Behavioral Sciences	Credits: 3
COM110 Interpersonal Communication 3

Natural Sciences	Credits: 4
Any approved general education course from the Natural Sciences area. 4

+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: June 28, 2022

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