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Eligibility for the Interpreter Preparation Program, the IPP A.A. Degree, and IPP Certificate of Achievement

The Interpreter Preparation Program (IPP) is limited in the number of students it can admit to each class. Students must fulfill minimum requirements listed prior to applying to the Interpreter Preparation Program.

Minimum requirements:

  1. All pre-interpreter students are required to take the assessment test OR provide sufficient proof of college level English and Math coursework:
    • Completion of ENGL-101A or equivalent with a “C” or better
    • Reading Clearance: Clearing ENGL-163 through the Ohlone College English placement exam or completion of ENGL-163 or substitution reading course from an approved list.
    • Completion of MATH-155 (math for the Associate Degree) or any higher level college Math course or Math clearance on the Ohlone Math placement exam.
  2. Completion of 30 general education credits (1 year of college-level work) with a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher.
  3. Completion of Deaf Culture and ASL Structure (ASL Linguistics) classes with a “C” or better.
  4. Students must attend an all day screening.  All applicants must be evaluated regardless of previous course work in ASL.
  5. A separate application, found online, must be submitted to the Division of Deaf  Studies and Special Services usually mid-April.  Exact date is posted on our website.