Enrollment Eligibility

Enrollment Eligibility

To be eligible for enrollment in the ARC ASL-English Interpreter Preparation Program, the student must meet the following criteria:

1. Successful completion of one of the following:

   • Graduation from an accredited high school in the United States

   • General Educational Development (GED) Test

   • California High School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE) prior to time of application

   • A high school diploma from a school outside the United States with transcripts evaluated by a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) approved independent agency. Such cases will be evaluated on an individual basis.

   • An Associate of Arts/Associate of Science degree or higher from a regionally accredited college.

   • College attended outside the United States with transcripts evaluated by a NACES approved independent agency, demonstrating A.A./A.S. degree or higher. Such cases will be evaluated on an individual basis.

2. DEAF 316: American Sign Language IV or the equivalent, with a grade of “C” or better.

3. DEAF 351: Introduction to American Deaf Culture with a grade of "C" or better. 

4. A completed pre-enrollment application. Click the link for more information about the IPP application process.