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Illinois Interpreter Education and Training Programs
Current Programs in Illinois
| Institution | Program Information | Contact & Website |
|---|---|---|
College of DuPage
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American Sign Language Interpreting Program ‣ Associate Degree |
Adam Wasilewski Email: wasilewskia54@cod.edu |
| Columbia College Chicago 600 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60605 |
ASL English Interpretation Program ‣ Bachelor's Degree |
Diana Gorman Jamrozik Email: dgorman@colum.edu |
Illinois Central College |
Interpreter Preparation Program (Fully Online) ‣ Associate Degree |
Dr. Katie Moore Email: katherine.moore@icc.edu |
| Moraine Valley Community College 9000 W. College Parkway Palos Hills, IL 60465-2478 |
American Sign Language Deaf Studies and Interpretation Program ‣ Associate Degree |
Shelley Engstrom-Kestel Email: engstrom-kestels@morainevalley.edu |
Southwestern Illinois College |
Sign Language Studies: Interpreter ‣ Associate Degree |
Susen McBeth Email: Susen.McBeth@swic.edu |
Suspended Programs in Illinois
| Institution | Program Status |
Website |
|---|---|---|
| Harper College 1200 W Algonquin Rd Palatine, IL 60067 |
ITP Closed: 2018; Previously Offered Associate Degree & Certificate. |
Website |
| John A. Logan 700 College Road Carterville, IL 62918 |
ITP Closed: 2024; Previously Offered Associate Degree. Current: ASL Classes Available. |
Website |
| Waubonsee Community College 18 S. River St. Aurora, IL 60506 |
ITP Closed: 2022; Previously Offered Associate Degree & Certificate.
Current: ASL Classes Available. |
Website |
Closed Programs in Illinois
| Institution | Year Closed | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| MacMurray College 447 East College Avenue Jacksonville, IL 62650 |
2020 (Institution Permanently Closed) |
Previously Offered Bachelor's Degree & ASL Classes. |
| Quincy University 1800 College Ave Quincy, IL 62301 |
2018-2019 | Previously Offered Bachelor's Degree, Minor in ASL, & ASL Classes. |
| Richland Community College 1 College Park Decatur, IL 62521 |
2022
|
Previously Offered Associate & Certificate. |
ASL Classes at Illinois Colleges & Universities
ASL course offerings are subject to change. Please check with the institution for current information.
| Institution | Course Information | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Aurora University 347 S. Gladstone Ave Aurora, IL 60506 |
‣ Offers a Minor in ASL and course sequence from beginner through advanced levels, including a Deaf Culture course. | Website |
| Concordia University 7400 Augusta St. River Forest, IL 60305 |
‣ Offers a full ASL course sequence from beginner through advanced levels, including an independent study option. |
Website |
| DePaul University 2400 N. Sheffield Ave. Chicago, IL 60614 |
‣ Offers a full ASL course sequence from beginner through advanced levels, including an independent study option. |
Website |
| Eastern Illinois University 600 Lincoln Ave Charleston, IL 61920 |
‣ Offers a full ASL course sequence from beginner through advanced levels, including a Deaf Culture course. | Website |
| Harper College 1200 W Algonquin Rd Palatine, IL 60067 |
‣ Offers five levels of ASL courses as well as separate courses in fingerspelling and numbers, Deaf culture, and ASL literature. | Website |
| Harry S. Truman College (City Colleges of Chicago) 1145 W. Wilson Ave Chicago, IL 60640 |
‣ Offers ASL classes through its Continuing Education department. Courses cover basic, conversational sign language and deaf culture. | Website |
| John A. Logan 700 College Road Carterville, IL 62918 |
‣ Offers a comprehensive ASL program, including a certificate in ASL/Deaf Studies. |
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| Lewis & Clark Community College 5800 Godfrey Road Godfrey, IL 62035 |
‣ Offers a basic ASL course. |
Website |
| Loyola University Chicago 1032 W. Sheridan Rd. Chicago, IL 60660 |
‣ Offers a full ASL course sequence, including ASL 101, 102, 103, and 104. |
Website |
| Northern Illinois University 1425 W. Lincoln Hwy DeKalb, IL 60115 |
‣ Offers a full ASL course sequence from beginner through advanced levels. |
Website |
| Southern Illinois University 1263 Lincoln Drive Carbondale, IL 62901 |
‣ Offers a comprehensive ASL minor with courses ranging from beginner to advanced levels, including specialized topics. |
Website |
| University of Chicago 5801 S Ellis Ave Chicago, IL 60637 |
‣ Offers a comprehensive ASL and Deaf Studies program, including a Minor. | Website |
| University of Illinois Urbana Champaign 601 East John Street Champaign, IL 61820 |
‣ Offers an ASL course sequence from introductory to advanced levels that fulfills the foreign language requirement. |
Website |
| Waubonsee Community College 18 S. River St. Aurora, IL 60506 |
‣ Offers a full ASL course sequence from beginner through advanced levels. |
Website |
| Western Illinois University 1 University Circle Macomb, IL 61455 |
‣ Offers a Minor in ASL and course sequence from beginner through advanced levels, including a Deaf Culture course. | Website |