The HEEC is established by the Chinese Ministry of Education in 2004 to organize and implement the evaluation of baccalaureate degree programs and associate degree programs offered in institutions of higher education.

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Currently, there is a national shortage of sign language interpreters in the United States, even though there are 40 schools offering bachelor degree programs in American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting and 78 that offer associate degrees.

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