IPP216 — Occupational Interpreting
3.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: IPP 112 with a grade of C or better or department approval. This course will focus on the roles of the professional interpreter and employment venues including educational, medical, mental health, rehabilitation, social services, business, government, religious, and performing arts settings. Professional certification systems and processes are explored, and personal career goals are constructed. Options to work as an employee versus an independent contractor are analyzed. Three lecture hours per week.