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There are several approaches people take to becoming a sign language interpreter:
1) A child of a deaf adult (CODA) will many times not go through any formal training at the collegiate level, and can many times get certified without any formal training. However, because of the recent changes by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) interpreters desired to be nationally certified are required to have an Associate's degree and will be required to have a Bachelor's degree after Summer 2012.
2) Those with no knowledge of American Sign Language in a variety of ways. Some learn the basic elements of sign language through high school or college classes. Interpreter Training Programs (ITP) at colleges of several years of ASL courses. Many interpreters, however, are first acquainted with the language through meeting a deaf person in a social or church setting. Interacting with deaf people on a regular basis is typically the best way to become fluent in ASL
The regulations for working as a sign language interpreter will vary from state to state. Some states require educational interpreters (K-12) to get a certain passing score on the EIPA exam. There are also state-by-state requirement for those desiring to work in other settings.
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What classes in college do you have to take to become a sign language interpreter?
Becoming a sign language interpreter does not require a college degree. See related question on how to become an interpreter.
A person who does sign language is called?
I believe it's simply...sign language interpreter
What schools have programs to become a sign language interpreter in North California?
See related link.
What is an interpreter for the deaf called?
An interpreter for the deaf is called a sign language interpreter. They help facilitate communication between people who use sign language and those who do not.
Is certification required to be a sign language interpreter?
Of course, an interpreter have to get certification
What jobs require sign language?
Being a sign language teacher or a mute-deaf interpreter.
Where can one find a sign language interpreter?
There is an organization called "Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf" which you can contact in order to hire a sign language interpreter. There is a link on their website specifically for this!
How much does an sign language interpreter make in a year?
48,900
How can you find a sign language interpreter?
See related links.
How much education must a sign language interpreter have?
The amount of education that a sign language interpreter must have depends on what kind of interpreter you want to become. It used to be that all you needed to become an interpreter was the knowledge of sign language and whatever language you were interpreting it to or from. Because of the deaf community pushing for better qualified interpreters, most states now require interpreters to pass a state or national test. Most of these tests require both a written as well as a performance test of some kind. While it is not yet required in most states to have any formal education in sign language, most interpreters have at least an associates degree from an interpreter training program. These programs train its interpreters in much more than just how to sign. Students learn how to process information, how to handle themselves in different settings, and the code of ethics that interpreters are required to follow. In recent years some colleges are now offering bachelors degrees in American Sign Language Interpreting. I suspect that eventually some type of college degree will be required to work as a sign language interpreter.
How much does a transliterator make?
Probably about the same as a sign language interpreter.
If you are a sign language interpreter can you have tattoos?
Sure you can have tattoos! Just keep them covered up when you are working as an interpreter, as they could be distracting for the Deaf audience. :-)
