IPP Program Application

IPP Program Application

If you are interested in the Interpreter Preparation Program contact the ASL office at 602.285.7190 or Advising at 602.285.7777.

The application process.

If you are interested in taking classes at Phoenix College, no application is necessary. You simply need to register for classes, either on-line or in person. We are a community college, therefore it is NOT necessary to apply and receive acceptance in order to begin taking our American Sign Language and Deaf Studies courses.  Speak with an advisor to discuss completing the Deaf Studies certificate.

For those who wish to pursue the interpreting program, an application IS necessary. Students who have completed, or are in their final semester of Deaf Studies CCL (5333) courses may apply.  Applications are available each spring by February 1st and are due before spring break.

Do you meet the prerequisites? Apply to receive your CCL5333 by the Spring semester deadline (usually in early March) in Admissions and Records (AR building).

IPP applications are available starting February 1st and are due before spring break.

  • Follow the instructions on the application!
  • The Full-Time Program is one year.
  • The Part-Time Program is two years.**NOTE** the Final semester includes internships. Students MUST have some day time availability.
  • Check with your Advisor to make sure you have all of the prerequisite courses and grade requirements (several courses require a grade of B or better)

  • Take available electives, for example, IPP 208 (advanced ASL discourse) or IPP250 (Special Topics)
  • Register for NC 500 section 9001 – ASL Lab (take advantage of this state-of-the-art facility) the lab technician is Deaf and can assist you with any language or cultural questions. 
  • Hire a mentor
  • Sign up for tutoring in the PC Learning Commons
  • Get involved with the Deaf community:
    • Attend and.or volunteer at Deaf events
    • Sign up for the ACDHH email list
    • Find our program and ASL club on social media!
  • Observe Interpreters
    • By attending live situations
    • By watching videos
  • Participate in continuing education outside of the classroom
    • Attend workshops (local, regional, national)
    • Signs of Development digital Workshops
    • Take advantage of Loan Libraries (videos & books):
      • Arizona Commission for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing (ACDHH)
      • Phoenix Public Library

 

  • Request permission to take IPP209 Research in Interpreting and/or IPP210 – Introduction to Educational Interpreting
  • Review the suggestions for “how to build your skills” above
  • Take general education requirements for the AAS degree
  • Form a study group with other students to practice ASL and/or attend Deaf events together.