The Certificate in Sign Language Interpreting program is designed to prepare individuals who are pursuing a path in interpreting and becoming facilitators of communication for the Deaf. The program combines theoretical and practical learning experiences that will develop the students’ linguistic knowledge and understanding of American Sign Language (ASL), as well as their awareness of Deaf culture.
Program Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs):
Upon successful completion of the Certificate in Supervision and Management program, students will be able to:
Program Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs):
Upon successful completion of the Certificate in Supervision and Management program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of historical, social, cultural and ideological constructions of deaf people and their communities on national and global scales.
- Introduce and present written projects related to the field of Deaf Culture using various media.
- Reflect and engage in critical inquiry relating to topics in Deaf Culture and sign languages.
| Major Requirements | ||
| Course | Course Name | Credits |
| ASL100 | American Sign Language I | 4 |
| ASL110 | American Sign Language II | 4 |
| ASL120 | American Sign Language III | 4 |
| ASL130 | American Sign Language IV | 4 |
| IN145 | Vocabulary Development for Intercultural Development | 3 |
| IN170 | Introduction to Interpreting | 3 |
| IN180 | Ecology of Deafness | 3 |
| IN220 | Voice to Sign/Sign to Voice Interpreting | 3 |
| IN292 | Sign Language Interpreting Practicum | 3 |
| Certificate Total | 31 | |
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