- 3-year program
- Full-time
- Fall entry date
- Notre Dame Campus, Winnipeg
- American Sign Language (ASL) fluency is required. Please see Admission Requirements for more information.
- If you have a criminal record or are listed on a Child Abuse Registry or Adult Abuse Registry, you may not be able to complete this program. See Program Progression Requirements for more information.
- Please note that fees for this program have not been finalized. Fee information will be posted on Locations, Dates and Fees when available.
Description
Red River College Polytech ASL-English Interpretation program provides a foundation for fluency in American Sign Language (ASL), as well as Deaf history and culture, interpreting theory, with practice in interpretation both in class and in the field. We pride ourselves on graduating students with a well-rounded entry-level skill set of both the practical skills of interpreting and the academic skills that students require to be employed as an ASL-English Interpreter. Attitude, attendance, hard work, and participation are some of the key elements of program success. Our graduates’ success demonstrates that students at RRC Polytech are prepared interpreters who are true professionals that are leading fulfilling careers serving the Deaf and non-Deaf community.
In addition to proficiency in American Sign Language, you will learn:
- Cultural differences between Deaf and hearing people
- How to identify ethical dilemmas and how to mitigate issues as they arise
- Communication skills that are integral to ASL-English Interpreters
- Cognitive skills essential for Interpreting for a variety of consumers both Deaf and hearing
- To facilitate interactions between Deaf and non-Deaf people
Our 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.
Following graduation, you will be prepared 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
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