Welcome to the Associate Degree (American Sign Language Interpreting)

The American Sign Language Interpreting program is a comprehensive two-year program designed to award students with an Associate in Arts degree in American Sign Language Interpreting. The degree will provide students with transfer opportunities to a four-year college or university as well as equip them with the necessary skills for entry-level positions within the field of interpreting.
Students may take American Sign Language courses to satisfy the General Education language requirement. They may also take the courses for pleasure or practical usage in communication with the deaf community, as well as to prepare for a profession that will require communication competence in the language. Enrollment in the courses will provide students with opportunities to develop their linguistic skills as well as their cultural awareness.
Career Path
Educational, legal, medical, religious, community, theater, rehabilitation, and freelance. Full-time or part-time ork Interpreting in a variety of settings such us Colleges and Universities, Public Schools, State Agencies, Hospitals and other medical/mental health institutions

Eligibility

English Language Requirement

College of the Canyons will accept, for the purposes of meeting the English proficiency requirement, English taken in 12 year education or English is designated as the primary and official language, and the principle language of instruction.
If you do not meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme with the university or submit  

  • English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) or PTE Score or Duolingo English Test score before you start your course.

Admission Requirements

We’ve simplified the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. You can find all requirements for admission to College of the Canyons below
1. WASSCE/A level Certficate 
2. School Transcript
3. Passport
4. Recommendation Letter

Intakes

August, 2024

From January, 2024 to June, 2024

Open

February, 2025

From May, 2024 to December, 2024

Open

June, 2025

From August, 2024 to March, 2025

Open

August, 2025

From November, 2024 to June, 2025

Open