American Sign Language Interpreter Preparatory Program
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American Sign Language Interpreter Preparatory Program
American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter Preparatory Program Associate of Applied Science
☑ This is a Selective Admissions Program
The A.A.S. degree program is ideal for students who want to become ASL interpreters and do not already hold a degree. This program prepares students to work as an entry-level sign language interpreter to facilitate and mediate communication between Deaf/hard of hearing and hearing people.
Students will develop receptive and expressive skills in American Sign Language and will experience a variety of learning environments, including classroom work, laboratory practice, and field placement. Students will be required to have both in-class and out-of-class experiences with members of the Deaf community to further develop ASL fluency and cultural competency.
American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter Preparatory Program Certificate
☑ This is a Selective Admissions Program
The certificate program is ideal for students who want to become ASL interpreters, but already hold a degree. This program prepares students to work as an entry-level sign language interpreter to facilitate and mediate communication between Deaf/hard of hearing and hearing people.
Students will develop receptive and expressive skills in American Sign Language and will experience a variety of learning environments, including classroom work, laboratory practice, and field placement. Students will be required to have both in-class and out-of-class experiences with members of the Deaf community to further develop ASL fluency and cultural competency. Upon graduation, students will be prepared to work as an entry-level interpreter in the field or to continue their studies at a four-year college or university.
Gainful Employment - American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter Preparatory Program
Important information about the educational debt, earnings, and completion rates of students who attended this program.
*To view curriculum requirements for all previous catalog years and pathways for previous catalog years from 2021-2022 forward, please see previous catalog versions. If there are Pathways for years prior to 2021-2022, they will be listed by clicking the Archived Pathway button.
Frederick County Public School students are eligible to receive free tuition and fees through
Dual Enrollment at FCC for some courses taken during Fall or Spring semesters. FCPS students participating in dual enrollment may obtain required textbooks and materials at the FCC bookstore at no cost to the student. Students should speak with their high school counselor first if they plan to enroll in FCC courses or programs.
For related non-credit Continuing Education & Workforce Development (CEWD) programs, see
Personal Enrichment Foreign Languages & ASL.
Please note that these courses are not affiliated with FCC credit or certificate programs. While CEWD courses do not provide academic credits, participants experience affordable, flexible, and rewarding programs. Select CEWD courses offer industry-recognized training for licensure and career certification at the state and national level.
To find more information about how credits may transfer from Frederick Community College to a state four-year institution visit
ARTSYS or consult a College advisor.
Interpreters and Translators
$57,090.00/yr • +2%*