The ASL-English Interpretation Program will prepare you to work as an entry-level interpreter in settings ranging from K-12 public schools to colleges, businesses, and social services. You will work in multiple small and large groups, either in classes and/or community settings. In addition, successful completion of our program prepares you to take the Canadian Association of Sign Language Interpreters (CASLI) Generalist Knowledge Exam. Currently, the demand for interpreters is high.
Upon completion of the AEIP Advanced Diploma, you will be prepared to:
- Work independently or as part of a team.
- Competently facilitate communication and interactions between Deaf, hard of hearing, and non-deaf people while accommodating linguistic and cultural needs and adhering to the CASLI Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Professional Conduct.
- Make thoughtful interpreting decisions with confidence.
- Produce processed interpretations fluently.
- Self-reflect, identify your strengths and challenges, as well as your role in the communities you serve.
- Be an independent, life-long learner.
Possible opportunities following graduation:
- To work as a professional ASL-English interpreter
- Use business skills and your professional portfolio to work as an interpreter in private practice or for an agency.
- Identify the cultural and linguistic needs of clients to make appropriate ethical decisions related to each setting.
- Work with members of the Deaf/blind community
- Provide entry-level interpreting in areas, such as:
- Video
Relay Services
- Social
service
- Education
- Faith-based
entities
- Community
services
