Interpreter Training, AAS

First Semester

• SLNG 1211 - Fingerspelling and Numbers 2 semester hours
• Math Elective - Choose from Core Curriculum  3 semester hours
• SGNL 1301 - Beginning American Sign Language I (1st Semester ASL) 3 semester hours ^1-2
• SLNG 1215 - Visual / Gestural Communication 2 semester hours
• SLNG 1321 - Introduction to the Interpreting Profession 3 semester hours
• SLNG 1348 - Vocabulary Development for Interpreters 3 semester hours
• PSYC 1100 - Learning Framework 1 semester hour OR
• EDUC 1100 - Learning Framework 1 semester hour

Second Semester

• ENGL 1301 - Composition I 3 semester hours
• SLNG 2311 - Interpreting in Specialized Settings 3 semester hours
• SGNL 1302 - Beginning American Sign Language II (2nd Semester ASL) 3 semester hours ⁵

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• ITSC 1309 - Integrated Software Applications I 3 semester hours OR
• BCIS 1305 - Business Computer Applications 3 semester hours

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• Humanities OR Creative Arts Elective - Choose from Core Curriculum  3 semester hours
• Social / Behavioral Science Elective - Choose from Core Curriculum  3 semester hours

Third Semester

• SLNG 1317 - Introduction to the Deaf Community 3 semester hours
• SLNG 1346 - Working with Deaf-Blind Persons 3 semester hours
• SLNG 2288 - Internship I - Sign Language Interpreter 2 semester hours ⁴
• SGNL 2301 - Intermediate American Sign Language I (3rd Semester ASL) 3 semester hours ⁵
• SLNG 2302 - Interpreting II 3 semester hours
• PHED Elective - Physical Fitness 1 semester hour
• SLNG 1106 - Interpreting Artistic Texts I 1 semester hour

Fourth Semester

• SLNG 1350 - Sign-to-Voice 3 semester hours
• SLNG 2289 - Internship II - Sign Language Interpreter 2 semester hours ³
• SLNG 2331 - Interpreting III 3 semester hours
• SLNG 2303 - Transliterating 3 semester hours
• SGNL 2302 - Intermediate American Sign Language II (4th Semester ASL) 3 semester hours

Total Hours in AAS: 65

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.

¹ Indicates courses that can be articulated with high school
² A student who demonstrates competencies required for this course can substitute an approved elective.
³ Capstone course
⁴ Students must provide their own transportation to and from internship sites.
⁵ An approved elective may be taken in place of this course with approved advanced placement based on ASL evaluation.