How to become an American Sign Language interpreter?

The primary qualifications to become an American Sign Language interpreter are fluency in ASL as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You can study ASL in a postsecondary institution, and many colleges and universities have ASL degree programs. You must also have a strong working knowledge of specialized vocabulary, depending on the industry in which you work. For example, a legal ASL interpreter needs to have demonstrated knowledge of law terminology in ASL.