Program Information
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Location: West Allis Campus
- Pathway: Community & Human Services
- Program Code: 10-533-1
- Offering: In-class
- Degree Type: 2-Year Degree (Associate)
- Start Dates: August
About the Sign Language Interpreting in Education Degree
THIS PROGRAM IS NOT BEING OFFERED DURING THE 2024-25 ACADEMIC YEAR
Description from 2023-24
This program is for learners who are passionate about working with deaf, hard of hearing and deafblind students in the K-12 academic setting. Educational interpreters are the communication links between deaf or hard of hearing students and the classroom teacher.
Interpreters are members of the deaf education team at the school and may provide tutoring and note-taking services.
Additional program details: Upon completion of the Sign Language Interpreting in Education associate degree, graduates are required to take and pass a national written and performance evaluation in order to meet the State of Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) License 0020.
This program is for learners who have a love for languages, are comfortable working before large and small audiences, enjoy social interaction and have the ability to store knowledge in short-term and long-term memory.
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