American Sign Language: Deaf Support Specialist

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The American Sign Language: Deaf Support Specialist Certification program is offered for students who desire to enter employment directly after completion of this two semester program.

Possible Employment Responsibilities: Classroom instruction in an aide position in classes with hard of hearing students.

Possible Employment Positions: Classroom aide, dormitory supervisory personnel, recreational aide.

Possible Employment Locations: Classrooms for the deaf or hard of hearing, dormitory facilities for the deaf or hard of hearing, recreational/physical education classes for the deaf or hard of hearing.

Program Duration: Two semesters. Additional semester(s) of basic skills courses may be required depending on student’s prior training/education.

Prerequisite: ENGL 0302 , ENGL 0321 , and MATH 0332 .  Taking the Sign Language Proficiency test determining appropriate placement in SGNL 1301 , SGNL 1302 , SGNL 2301 , and SGNL 2302 .

PDE “Skills” Courses-Grade Requirements PDE majors are required to pass all SLNG and CDEC courses with a grade of “C” or better. PDE majors making a grade of “D” or below on any of these courses will be required to repeat the course.

Programs

• American Sign Language: Deaf Support Specialist, AAS

• American Sign Language: Deaf Support Specialist, Certificate Level I

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