American Sign Language Interpreting, A.A.

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DEGREE: ASSOCIATE OF ARTS
DIVISION: COMMUNICATION

The American Sign Language Interpreting Studies Department recognizes that a sociolinguistic and cultural approach to the instruction of signed language, specifically American Sign Language, best models the language used in conversation, formally and informally, by the Deaf community and is incorporated into all educational components of the ASLS curriculum. The American Sign Language Interpreting degree provides academic instruction in the field of sign language interpreting. The program prepares interpreters to work in a variety of entry level settings with a diverse population. Upon completion of the degree, students are prepared to take the national certification knowledge examination and to seek advanced degrees.

Prerequisite

Required grade of “C” or higher.

ASLS 101 - American Sign Language I 3

REQUIRED COURSES IN MAJOR

Required grade of “C” or higher.

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

See General Education Requirements , for approved Fine Arts, Humanities, Social Science, and Natural Science courses.

* Three hours must be at the 200 level or above.

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 66

NOTE:

See Graduation Requirements .

Students planning to pursue a baccalaureate program should contact that receiving institution for determination of course transferability. A listing of Delgado courses can be found at Delgado Community College’s web site at http://www.dcc.edu/transfer/courselist.pdf