Sign Language / Interpreting

Certificate PROGRAMS

Sign Language / lnterpreting

Sign Language Department — Certificate 60801
Upon completion of this program, the graduate will be functional in sign language and will be able to interpret in a variety of situations. The program provides an overview of the Deaf community, careers working with deaf people, teaches American Sign Language, offers specific interpreting courses, and includes training in the ethics and practical approaches that must be understood by a practicing interpreter. To remain in the program, students must maintain a “C” or better grade in all courses.
Requirements for the Certificate
Required courses:
  • SIGN 101 - American Sign Language 1
  • SIGN 102 - American Sign Language 2
  • SIGN 103 - American Sign Language 3
  • SIGN 104 - American Sign Language 4
  • SIGN 105 - American Sign Language 5
  • SIGN 201 - Deaf Perspectives
  • SIGN 202 - American Deaf Culture
  • SIGN 210 - American SIgn Language Structure
  • SIGN 220 - Translation: American Sign Language/English
  • SIGN 230 - Principles of Interpreting
  • SIGN 231 - Interpreting
  • SIGN 232 - Advanced Interpreting
  • SIGN 239 - Practicum
  • SPCH 1A - Public Speaking, or or
  • SPCH 1AH Public Speaking – Honors
Total Units 47.0
Recommended Electives:
  • SIGN 108 - Finger Spelling
  • SIGN 238 - Oral Transliteration
  • SIGN 99 - Special Projects in Sign Language/Interpreting