该BAS程序适用于希望成为专业手语翻译人员的人员。该课程侧重于低等部分的语言（ASL和英语）开发和文化研究，以及高等部分的口译。仅希望学习ASL而并不渴望从事口译事业的学生仍将能够获得聋哑研究的AAS学位，这将为他们继续进修其他领域（例如教育，咨询和社会工作）做好准备。<br>以与入门级口译员等效的能力水平用美国手语进行对话。使用连续和同声传译的方法，成功完成对D /聋哑人和听力个体之间的交流交易的解释。执行反映专业领域的各种口译任务，例如聋哑，医学，心理健康，法律，教育，会议，视频中继/远程，戏剧和宗教
This BAS program is intended for those wishing to become professional sign language interpreters. The program focuses on language (ASL and English) development and cultural studies for the lower-division portion and interpreting in the upper division portion. Students wishing to learn ASL only and not aspire toward a career in interpreting will still be able to earn an AAS degree in Deaf Studies which will prepare them to continue in other fields such as education, counseling, and social work.<br><br>Student Learning Outcomes<br>Perform a conversation in American Sign Language at a competency level equivalent to an entry level interpreter.<br>Complete a successful interpretation of a communication transaction between a D/deaf and hearing individual using the methodologies of consecutive and simultaneous interpretation.<br>Perform various interpreting tasks which reflect areas of specialization such as Deaf-Blind, Medical, Mental Health, Legal, Educational, Conference, Video Relay/Remote, Theatrical and Religious interpreting.<br>Develop skills and knowledge required for the K-12 setting to pass the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) written test and performance test at a score of 3.0 or better.<br>Appraise and apply the principles and practices of the interpreting profession that are required to pass the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf National Interpreter Certification written test.