Educational Interpreter

Overview

Over four semesters and one summer intensive, the Interpreting Associate in Science degree program prepares students as interpreters for the State of Hawai‘i Department of Education to work with individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing in K-12 classrooms. Graduates will be able to effectively interpret in American Sign Language, English, and contact varieties of signed English for educational and related settings. The program is intended for educational assistants currently working as interpreters to update and refine their skills and individuals preparing to work as interpreters in the public schools. The program also offers a Certificate of Completion for Educational Interpreting.

If you are interested in attaining a Bachelors degree, the AS degree program is designed to be compatible with degree requirements at the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa. The staff will be happy to provide you with more information.