Study ASL and interpretation, and graduate ready for professional work between Deaf and hearing communities across Nova Scotia and beyond.
The Deaf community across Nova Scotia is growing its professional infrastructure - and NSCC's programs are part of it. Skilled interpreters and Deaf community professionals are in demand across schools, health systems, courts, workplaces and social services, and qualified people are in short supply.
Build fluency in American Sign Language (ASL), immerse yourself in Deaf culture through community events and supervised placements, and train for professional work in and alongside Deaf communities.
Whether you're new to ASL, training as a hearing interpreter or bringing your lived experience as a Deaf person into the field, we offer a program to meet you where you are.
American Sign Language (ASL) Studies Learn American Sign Language and become immersed in Deaf culture.
American Sign Language/English Interpretation Learn how to interpret in a variety of settings.
Deaf Interpreter Transform lived Deaf experience into professional practice. In Canada’s first Deaf Interpreter program, build on your language, cultural knowledge and lived experience while developing the professional skills and standards needed to work alongside Coda and hearing interpreters.
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