AA/AS in American Sign Language

The sign language and interpreter training associate degree at El Camino College in Torrance, California, is offered through the college's sign language/interpreter training program. Students move through a sequence of required and elective courses that combine classroom study with applied practice, and each pathway is mapped so that progress toward completion is easy to track. Students build language and interpreting skills for entry-level interpreting work in medical, vocational and other settings. The college also publishes a catalog entry and a program map for the credential, which help students plan their terms with a counselor. The degree is built for about two years of study and also supports continued study at another college or university. Prospective students can reach the department by phone or email through the contact details on the program page and can begin enrollment through the college's general application steps.