American Sign Language: Deaf Support Specialist, Certificate Level I

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Gainful Employment

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Gainful Employment Information for American Sign Language: Deaf Support Specialist, Certificate Level I

First Semester

SGNL 2301 - Intermediate American Sign Language I (3rd Semester ASL) 3 semester hours
EDUC 1100 - Learning Framework 1 semester hour
SLNG 1317 - Introduction to the Deaf Community 3 semester hours
SLNG 1348 - Vocabulary Development for Interpreters 3 semester hours
SLNG 1215 - Visual / Gestural Communication 2 semester hours
BCIS 1305 - Business Computer Applications 3 semester hours

Total: 15 Hours

Second Semester

SLNG 1300 - Fundamentals and Techniques for Deaf Support Specialist / Service Provider 3 semester hours
SLNG 1321 - Introduction to the Interpreting Profession 3 semester hours
SLNG 1346 - Working with Deaf-Blind Persons 3 semester hours
SLNG 2389 - Internship - Sign Language Interpretation and Translation 3 semester hours
HRPO 1311 - Human Relations 3 semester hours

Total: 15 Hours

Total Hours in Level I Certificate: 30

¹Capstone course. Students must provide their own transportation to and from internship sites.