Legal Interpreter Training Program
College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
Department of American Sign Language & Interpreting Studies
Professional Development Certificate Requirements — 15 Credits
The Legal Interpreter Training Program (LITP) is a 4-semester program of specialized coursework designed for ASL-English interpreters who wish to work in the legal system of the United States. This specialized course of study prepares interpreters to meet the employment standards of the many state Judicial Systems. The program includes three knowledge courses about the Legal System, Civil and Criminal Law. The fourth course concentrates on skills development and includes a practicum which can be accomplished in Denver, CO or, with approval, in a student’s own community
Certificate Requirements
Required Certificate — 15 credits
| INTR 480 | Overview of Interpreting in the American Judicial System | 4 |
| INTR 481 | Civil Litigation | 3 |
| INTR 482 | Criminal Law | 4 |
| INTR 483 | Skills Development for Legal Interpreters | 3 |
| INTR 485 | Internship for Legal Interpreters | 1 |
A "B" grade in each of the courses must be achieved to earn the Professional Development Certificate.