American Sign Language: Deaf Support Specialist, AAS

First Semester

• ENGL 1301 - Composition I 3 semester hours
• SLNG 1317 - Introduction to the Deaf Community 3 semester hours
• SGNL 1301 - Beginning American Sign Language I (1st Semester ASL) 3 semester hours
• EDUC 1100 - Learning Framework 1 semester hour
• SLNG 1321 - Introduction to the Interpreting Profession 3 semester hours
• SPCH 1311 - Introduction to Speech Communication 3 semester hours

Second Semester

• SGNL 1302 - Beginning American Sign Language II (2nd Semester ASL) 3 semester hours
• ENGL 1302 - Composition II 3 semester hours
• HRPO 1311 - Human Relations 3 semester hours
• PSYC 2314 - Lifespan Growth and Development 3 semester hours
• SLNG 1215 - Visual / Gestural Communication 2 semester hours
• PSYC 2301 - General Psychology 3 semester hours

Third Semester

• SLNG 1300 - Fundamentals and Techniques for Deaf Support Specialist / Service Provider 3 semester hours
• SGNL 2301 - Intermediate American Sign Language I (3rd Semester ASL) 3 semester hours
• Math OR Life Sciences Elective- Choose from Core Curriculum  3 semester hours
• BCIS, POFT Elective 3 semester hours
• SLNG 2311 - Interpreting in Specialized Settings 3 semester hours

Fourth Semester

• SGNL 2302 - Intermediate American Sign Language II (4th Semester ASL) 3 semester hours
• SLNG 1346 - Working with Deaf-Blind Persons 3 semester hours
• Humanties OR Creative Arts Elective - Choose from Core Curriculum   3 semester hours
• SLNG 2330 - Advanced Techniques for Deaf Support Specialist 3 semester hours

Total Hours in AAS: 60

¹ Capstone course.