American Sign Language: Deaf Support Specialist, Certificate Level I

Gainful Employment

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

First Semester

EDUC 1100 - Learning Framework 1 semester hour
SLNG 1317 - Introduction to the Deaf Community 3 semester hours
SLNG 1215 - Visual / Gestural Communication 2 semester hours
BCIS 1305 - Business Computer Applications 3 semester hours
SGNL 2302 - Intermediate American Sign Language II (4th Semester ASL) 3 semester hours
SLNG 1300 - Fundamentals and Techniques for Deaf Support Specialist / Service Provider 3 semester hours

Total: 15 Hours

Second Semester

SLNG 1346 - Working with Deaf-Blind Persons 3 semester hours
HRPO 1311 - Human Relations 3 semester hours
SLNG 2330 - Advanced Techniques for Deaf Support Specialist 3 semester hours
SLNG 1391 - Special Topics in Sign Language Interpreter 3 semester hours ¹
SLNG 2311 - Interpreting in Specialized Settings 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.

Note: Transfer courses from other colleges/universities will not be automatically accepted for SGNL 1301 , SGNL 1302 , SGNL 2301 , and SGNL 2302 unless the student has successfully passed the sign language proficiency test with the appropriate score.