Interpreter Training Program (ITP)
Interpreter Training Program (ITP)
The Interpreter Training program at Cincinnati State is a stepping stone toward competency in the field of sign language interpreting, including extensive coursework in American Sign Language (ASL) and Deaf studies. A rich learning environment is created through a combination of classroom instruction, experiential and self-directed growth, and community involvement.
Interpreting between ASL and English is a challenging and complex task. Students learning the profession must develop fluency in a language that is different from spoken languages. Once fluency is achieved, students must develop the skills to facilitate communication quickly and accurately between the two languages. The skills necessary to succeed in Interpreter Training cannot be mastered through classroom attendance alone. Students need to devote a great deal of time to study, practice, skill development, observation, and community involvement.
To complete the degree program successfully, students must be able to comprehend, write, and speak in English fluently.
Program graduates earn an Associate of Applied Science degree.
Deaf Studies Certificate (DSC)
The Deaf Studies certificate enables students to learn about sign language and Deaf culture in order to be involved as an advocate or signer, but not as a paid professional interpreter.
Interpreter Training Program (ITP)
All degree-seeking students must complete a First Year Experience (FYE) course as part of the first 12 credit hours taken at Cincinnati State.
| Semester 1 | Lec | Lab | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 | English Composition 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ITP 102 | Beginning American Sign Language 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| ITP 120 | Psychosocial Aspects of Deafness | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| ITP 125 | Deaf Culture and History | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| ITP 140 | Fingerspelling and Numbers | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Semester 2 | ||||
| ENG 102 | English Composition 2: Contemporary Issues | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PSY 110 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ITP 130 | Legal Issues of Deafness | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| ITP 135 | Introduction to the Interpreting Profession | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| ITP 201 | Intermediate American Sign Language 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Semester 3 | ||||
| COMM 110 | Public Speaking | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ITP 202 | Intermediate American Sign Language 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| ITP 230 | Intermediate Assessment | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| XXX XXX Computer Skills Elective | 3 | |||
| ITP XXX Interpreting Elective | 2 | |||
| Semester 4 | ||||
| MAT 111 | Business Mathematics | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| ITP 250 | Intra-Lingual Skills Development for Interpreters | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ITP 251 | Advanced American Sign Language 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| ITP 270 | Transliterating | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester 5 | ||||
| ITP 220 | Educational Intepreting | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| ITP 252 | Advanced American Sign Language 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| ITP 261 | Advanced Interpreting 1: Sign to Voice | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ITP 280 | Professionalism and Interpreting | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| ITP XXX Interpreting Practicum 1 | 3 | |||
| Semester 6 | ||||
| ITP 262 | Advanced Interpreting 2: Sign to Voice | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ITP 265 | Interpreting in Specialized Settings | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| ITP XXX Interpreting Practicum 2 | 3 | |||
| XXX XXX Humanities Elective | 3 | |||
| Total Credits: | 58 | 7 | 73 | |
Program Prerequisite: Prior to enrolling in ITP 102 Beginning American Sign Language 2, students must complete ITP 101 Beginning American Sign Language 1 (or ITP Program Chair consent).
Electives
| Interpreting Elective | ||
| ITP 205 | Performance Interpreting | 2 |
| ITP 210 | Deaf-Blind Interpreting | 2 |
| ITP 215 | Religious Interpreting | 2 |
| Computer Skills Elective | ||
| IM 111 | Computer Applications 1 | 3 |
| IM 130 | Electronic Word Processing: Microsoft Word | 3 |
| MID 110 | Digital Media Concepts | 3 |
| Humanities Elective | ||
| ART 110 | Introduction to Art | 3 |
| CULT 105 | Issues in Human Diversity | 3 |
| PHI 110 | Ethics | 3 |
| REL 105 | World Religions | 3 |
| THE 105 | Theater Appreciation | 3 |
| Interpreting Practicum 1 | ||
| ITP 191 | ITP Limited Practicum 1 | 1 |
| or ITP 291 | ITP Parallel Practicum 1 | |
| or ITP 295 | ITP General Practicum 1 | |
| Interpreting Practicum 2 | ||
| See ITP Program Chair | ||
Deaf Studies Certificate (DSC)
| Semester 1 | Lec | Lab | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ITP 102 | Beginning American Sign Language 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| ITP 120 | Psychosocial Aspects of Deafness | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| ITP 125 | Deaf Culture and History | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| ITP 140 | Fingerspelling and Numbers | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Semester 2 | ||||
| ITP 130 | Legal Issues of Deafness | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| ITP 135 | Introduction to the Interpreting Profession | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| ITP 201 | Intermediate American Sign Language 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Semester 3 | ||||
| ITP 202 | Intermediate American Sign Language 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| ITP 220 | Educational Intepreting | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| ITP XXX Interpreting Elective 1 | 2 | |||
| ITP XXX Interpreting Elective 2 | 2 | |||
| Total Credits: | 20 | 3 | 24 | |
Program Prerequisite: Prior to enrolling in ITP 102 Beginning American Sign Language 2, students must complete ITP 101 Beginning American Sign Language 1 (or program chair consent)
Electives
| Interpreting Elective | ||
| ITP 205 | Performance Interpreting | 2 |
| ITP 210 | Deaf-Blind Interpreting | 2 |
| ITP 215 | Religious Interpreting | 2 |
Courses
ITP 101 Beginning American Sign Language 1
3 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 1 Lab Hour.
An introductory course on American Sign Language. Topics include: ASL vocabulary, Deaf culture, ASL grammatical features, and beginning ASL conversational comprehensive and expressive skills.
Prerequisites: None
ITP 102 Beginning American Sign Language 2
3 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 1 Lab Hour.
A continuation of ITP 101. Topics include: continued development of ASL vocabulary, Deaf cultural aspects, grammatical features, and beginning conversational comprehensive and expressive skills.
Prerequisites: ITP 101 (minimum grade C)
ITP 120 Psychosocial Aspects of Deafness
2 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
An introductory course on psychosocial aspects of Deafness. Topics include: language, norms of behavior, values, and traditions within Deafness; and the evolution of the view of Deaf people from a pathological to a cultural perspective.
Prerequisites: None
ITP 125 Deaf Culture and History
2 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
An introductory course on the unique characteristics influencing Deaf people throughout the past hundred years, and the achievements and accomplishments of Deaf individuals in various professional fields.
Prerequisites: None
ITP 130 Legal Issues of Deafness
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on the legal rights of the Deaf and people with other disabilities, and the social service organizations and other agencies that serve the Deaf population.
Prerequisites: None
ITP 135 Introduction to the Interpreting Profession
2 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
A course offering a framework for understanding the field of interpreting. Topics include: role of the interpreter in various settings, the interpreting process, physical factors, language variations, and the Code of Professional Conduct.
Prerequisites: None
ITP 140 Fingerspelling and Numbers
2 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
A course providing intensive practice in comprehension and production of fingerspelled words and numbers, with emphasis on clarity and accuracy.
Prerequisites: ITP 101 (minimum grade C) or ITP Program Chair consent
ITP 191 ITP Limited Practicum 1
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 3 Lab Hours.
Students spend three hours per week in educational institutions and community agencies, completing supervised observation and practice in the role of the interpreter. Students also participate in weekly seminars.
Prerequisites: ITP 250
ITP 192 ITP Limited Practicum 2
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 3 Lab Hours.
A continuation of ITP 191. Students spend three hours per week in educational institutions and community agencies, completing supervised observation and practice in the role of the interpreter. Students also participate in weekly seminars.
Prerequisites: ITP 191
ITP 193 ITP Limited Practicum 3
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 3 Lab Hours.
A continuation of ITP 192. Students spend three hours per week in educational institutions and community agencies, completing supervised observation and practice in the role of the interpreter. Students also participate in weekly seminars.
Prerequisites: ITP 192
ITP 194 ITP Limited Practicum 4
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 3 Lab Hours.
A continuation of ITP 193. Students spend three hours per week in educational institutions and community agencies, completing supervised observation and practice in the role of the interpreter. Students also participate in weekly seminars.
Prerequisites: ITP 193
ITP 195 ITP Limited Practicum 5
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 3 Lab Hours.
A continuation of ITP 194. Students spend three hours per week in educational institutions and community agencies, completing supervised observation and practice in the role of the interpreter. Students also participate in weekly seminars.
Prerequisites: ITP 194
ITP 196 ITP Limited Practicum 6
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 3 Lab Hours.
A continuation of ITP 195. Students spend three hours per week in educational institutions and community agencies, completing supervised observation and practice in the role of the interpreter. Students also participate in weekly seminars.
Prerequisites: ITP 195
ITP 198 First Year Special Topics in Interpreter Training
1-9 Credits. 0 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on selected topics related to Interpreter Training, which gives students opportunities to study information not currently covered in other courses. Grades issued are A, B, C, D, or F.
Prerequisites: Vary by section
ITP 199 First Year Independent Project in Interpreter Training
1-9 Credits. 0 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.
A project related to Interpreter Training that is completed by one or more students to meet specific educational goals. Projects must have prior approval and supervision by Interpreter Training faculty. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: Vary by section
ITP 201 Intermediate American Sign Language 1
3 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 1 Lab Hour.
A course on developing and practicing receptive and expressive skills for acquiring ASL targeted vocabulary and grammatical features. Topics include: improving ASL skills by visual comprehension, signing, writing with gloss system, and using basic expressive and receptive skills in laboratory/class settings.
Prerequisites: ITP 102 (minimum grade C)
ITP 202 Intermediate American Sign Language 2
3 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 1 Lab Hour.
A continuation of ITP 201. Topics include: higher level skills in major grammatical features of ASL and additional practice of receptive skills using prepared dialogues as well as numbers.
Prerequisites: ITP 201 (minimum grade C)
ITP 205 Performance Interpreting
2 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on interpreting for theatre and other performance art venues. Topics include: vocabulary and skill building, and script translation.
Prerequisites: ITP 201 (minimum grade C)
ITP 210 Deaf-Blind Interpreting
2 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on the skills, protocols, and techniques necessary to communicate with, interpret for, and guide individuals who are Deaf-Blind.
Prerequisites: ITP 201 (minimum grade C)
ITP 215 Religious Interpreting
2 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on interpreting in religious settings. Topics include: religious signs and their relationships to various religious settings.
Prerequisites: ITP 201 (minimum grade C)
ITP 220 Educational Intepreting
2 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on interpreting in educational settings. Topics include: the educational setting, the code of professional conduct, inservicing, and the IEP process. The Ohio Department of Education's Interpreter Guidelines are included in the curriculum.
Prerequisites: ITP 201 (minimum grade C)
ITP 225 Vocabulary Building
2 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
A course reviewing sign vocabulary already learned as well as introduction of new vocabulary in order to scaffold the student?s sign vocabulary base. Topics include:รก ASL structure, appropriate sign parameters, and conceptual accuracy.
Prerequisites: ITP 201 (minimum grade C)
ITP 230 Intermediate Assessment
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on reviewing and teaching ASL vocabulary and structure, culminating in the Intermediate Assessment. Students receive a course grade of Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: ITP 201 (minimum grade C)
ITP 250 Intra-Lingual Skills Development for Interpreters
3 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on practicing the role of a professional interpreter in various settings and applying the interpreting process, language variations, and the demand control schema. This course prepares students and approves them for the Practicum experience.
Prerequisites: ITP 202 (minimum grade C) and ITP 230
ITP 251 Advanced American Sign Language 1
3 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 1 Lab Hour.
A course on advanced ASL communication skills, vocabulary, and grammatical features. Topics include: advanced practice and development of expressive and receptive skills in American Sign Language.
Prerequisites: ITP 202 (minimum grade C) and ITP 230
ITP 252 Advanced American Sign Language 2
3 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 1 Lab Hour.
A continuation of ITP 251. Topics include: advanced level vocabulary building and grammatical features improvement, and applying native-like signing into American Sign Language production.
Prerequisites: ITP 251 (minimum grade C)
ITP 261 Advanced Interpreting 1: Sign to Voice
3 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on principles and strategies of interpreting from American Sign Language into spoken and written English equivalents. Topics include: the technical and mental processes involved in ASL-to-English interpretation simultaneously and consecutively using the Colonomos and Gish Models.
Prerequisites: ITP 202 (minimum grade C) and ITP 230
ITP 262 Advanced Interpreting 2: Sign to Voice
3 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
A continuation of ITP 261. Topics include: signing with live models and unknown material.
Prerequisites: ITP 261 (minimum 80% on Voicing Evaluation)
ITP 265 Interpreting in Specialized Settings
4 Credits. 4 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on specialized vocabulary in advanced interpreting settings. Topics include: vocabulary related to medical, mental health, social work, and legal interpreting settings.
Prerequisites: ITP 202 (minimum grade C) and ITP 230
ITP 270 Transliterating
3 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on transmitting spoken English into English-based sign language. Topics include: initialized signs and other English-related communication systems.
Prerequisites: ITP 202 (minimum grade C) and ITP 230
ITP 280 Professionalism and Interpreting
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on the professional components of becoming a sign language interpreter. Topics include: resume building and appropriate conduct in the workplace, in interviews, and online.
Prerequisites: ITP 251 (minimum grade C)
ITP 291 ITP Parallel Practicum 1
2 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 5 Lab Hours.
Students spend five hours per week in educational institutions and community agencies, completing supervised observation and practice in the role of the interpreter. Students also participate in weekly seminars.
Prerequisites: ITP 250
ITP 292 ITP Parallel Practicum 2
2 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 5 Lab Hours.
A continuation of ITP 291. Students spend five hours per week in educational institutions and community agencies, completing supervised observation and practice in the role of the interpreter. Students also participate in weekly seminars.
Prerequisites: ITP 291
ITP 293 ITP Parallel Practicum 3
2 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 5 Lab Hours.
A continuation of ITP 292. Students spend five hours per week in educational institutions and community agencies, completing supervised observation and practice in the role of the interpreter. Students also participate in weekly seminars.
Prerequisites: ITP 292
ITP 294 Educational Interpreting Practicum
2 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 5 Lab Hours.
Students spend 100 hours during the semester in a K-12 setting completing supervised observations of a working interpreter and practice in the role of an educational interpreter. Students also participate in weekly seminars.
Prerequisites: ITP 192 or ITP 291 or ITP 295
ITP 295 ITP General Practicum 1
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 10 Lab Hours.
Students spend ten hours per week in educational institutions and community agencies, completing supervised observation and practice in the role of the interpreter. Students also participate in weekly seminars.
Prerequisites: ITP 250
ITP 296 ITP General Practicum 2
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 10 Lab Hours.
A continuation of ITP 295. Students spend ten hours per week in educational institutions and community agencies, completing supervised observation and practice in the role of the interpreter. Students also participate in weekly seminars.
Prerequisites: ITP 295
ITP 298 Second Year Special Topics in Interpreter Training
1-9 Credits. 0 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on selected topics related to Interpreter Training, which gives students opportunities to study information not currently covered in other courses. Grades issued are A, B, C, D, or F.
Prerequisites: Vary by section
ITP 299 Second Year Independent Project in Interpreter Training
1-9 Credits. 0 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.
A project related to Interpreter Training that is completed by one or more students to meet specific educational goals. Projects must have prior approval and supervision by Interpreter Training faculty. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: Vary by section
Faculty
Program Chair
Dawn Caudill
CI, CT, NAD5
Other Full-time Faculty
Anthony Merchinsky