American Sign Language (ASL) is a visual-manual language used by deaf people throughout the United States and Canada. Since 1994, the State of Utah has formally recognized ASL as a foreign language eligible for credit in secondary and post-secondary institutions. At DATC, students build a solid foundation in ASL and a thorough knowledge of Deaf Culture and the Deaf Community prior to enrollment in the American Sign Language-Interpreting Program.

Currently there exists a significant demand for interpreters to work in a variety of settings including educational, medical, legal, business and private/personal situations.

The American Sign Language-Interpreting Program at DATC will prepare students to pass the Novice Level certification exam administered by the Utah Interpreter Program. Additionally, individuals with Novice certification seeking to advance to the Intermediate level can receive individualized instruction focusing on skills that are required to pass the Intermediate certification exam.