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​Colleges and Universities that offer:
​American Sign Language Interpreter Studies
American Sign Language Minors/Programs
​Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education Studies


Interested in becoming a American Sign Language Interpreter? Here are some helpful links to look at. For specific questions on interpreting in South Carolina, contact SC Registery of Interpreters for the Deaf (SCRID). 
Become an Interpreter-RID
Interpreting ASL-NAD
​If you do not hold the necessary degree to take your exam, you may apply for the Alternative Pathway.  The Alternative Pathway consists of an Educational Equivalency Application which uses a point system that awards credit for college classes, interpreting experience, and professional development. Click on the button below to learn more information on Alternative Pathway Eligibility.
​Source:  Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID)
Alternative Pathway-RID

Clemson University
​Clemson, SC
American Sign Language Program
Clemson University Language Department
Clemson University Library Guide-ASL

Converse College
​Spartanburg, SC
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education
Deaf/HH Education Converse College Website

​Gallaudet University
ASL Connect
​Explore their website for different levels of learning ASL
From free online basic lessons to courses for academic credit
Gallaudet University Website-ASL Connect

Midlands Technical College
Columbia, SC
​American Sign Language Certificate Program
Midlands Tech ASL Certificate Website

North Greenville University
7801 N. Tigerville Road
Tigerville, SC 29688

The Department of Modern Languages and Linguistics offers an American Sign Language (ASL) minor. ​Most majors here are able to take ASL as their modern language requirement.
North Greenville University Website

Spartanburg Community College
Spartanburg, SC
American Sign Language Information
SCC ASL Information Website

Trident Technical College
7000 Rivers Ave.
Charleston, SC
Certificate in Applied Sciences: American Sign Language
Trident Tech College Website-Child & Youth Studies
Click on: Special Education for details
Trident Tech College Website-Education

Upstate University of South Carolina
Spartanburg, SC 
​Minor American Sign Language Interpreting
​Contact the University & ask for information on American Sign Language
​Interpreting Program
Upstate USC Website

Interpreting Workshops & Test Centers

South Carolina Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (SCRID)
SCRID Website

South Carolina Educational Interpreting Center
University Center
225 S. Pleasantburg Drive, Suite A6
Greenville, SC 29607
SCEIC Website

Educational Materials

Teachers of deaf and hard of hearing students as well as family members can sign up for free membership online at the Described and Captioned Media Program.  
The Described and Captioned Media Program (DCMP)
Free membership to access Streaming TV and Movies, DVDs, Interactive Media, Resources, and more.
Explore their website to learn and learn their mission to promote and provide equal access to communication and learning for students who are blind, visually impaired, deaf, hard of hearing, or deaf-blind.
DCMP Website

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