Sign Language/Interpreting, Certificate T0801 (advance courses-SIGN 105)
Program: T0801Looking for guidance? A counselor can help.
This Guided Pathways for Success (GPS) is a suggested sequence of coursework needed for program completion. It is not an official educational plan. Schedule an appointment with a counselor or advisor as soon as possible to create an individualized Mountie Academic Plan (MAP) specific to your goals and needs.
This Guided Pathways for Success (GPS) is a suggested sequence of coursework needed for program completion. It is not an official educational plan. Schedule an appointment with a counselor or advisor as soon as possible to create an individualized Mountie Academic Plan (MAP) specific to your goals and needs.To speak with a counselor, please visit www.mtsac.edu/counseling or call the Counseling Department at (909) 274-4380
Suggested Sequence of CourseworkIndicates Courses Offered Online
Fall Semester (Year 1)
| Course Prefix | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| SIGN 105 | American Sign Language 5 | 4.0 |
| SIGN 210 | ASL Structure | 3.0 |
| SIGN 220 | Translation: ASL&English | 4.0 |
| SIGN 223 | Principles of Interpreting | 3.0 |
| Total: | 14.0 |
14 units required to stay on track to completion
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Recommend SIGN 105 be completed prior to this term
SIGN 223 request prerequisite override for ENGL 1A
contact Sign Language Dept. Chair
Winter Semester (Year 1)
| Course Prefix | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1A | Freshman Composition | 4.0 |
| Total: | 4.0 |
ENGL 1A prerequisite for SIGN 227
Spring Semester (Year 1)
| Course Prefix | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| SIGN 108 | Fingerspelling | 2.0 |
| SIGN 227 | Interpreting Cognition | 4.0 |
| SPCH 1A | Public Speaking | 4.0 |
| SIGN 250 | Interpreting with Classifiers | 1.5 |
| Total: | 11.5 |
(5-5.5 units) to be completed this semester &
Electives: SIGN 240, 250, 260 & 299 3 courses
SPCH 1A prerequisite for SIGN 231
following terms as noted; may be taken fall/spring
Fall Semester (Year 2)
| Course Prefix | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| SIGN 201 | Introduction to Deaf Studies | 3.0 |
| SIGN 202 | Cultures in the Deaf Community | 3.0 |
| SIGN 231 | Interpreting | 4.0 |
| Total: | 10.0 |
SIGN 201 & 202 may be completed before this term
Winter Semester (Year 2)
| Course Prefix | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| SIGN 240 | Interpreters: Vocabulary | 2.0 |
| SIGN 260 | (or) Video Interpreting | |
| Total: | 2.0 |
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SIGN 240 possible for elective
Spring Semester (Year 2)
| Course Prefix | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| SIGN 232 | Advanced Interpreting | 4.0 |
| Total: | 4.0 |
Summer Semester (Year 2)
| Course Prefix | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| SIGN 240 | Interpreters: Vocabulary | 2.0 |
| SIGN 260 | (or) Video Interpreting | |
| Total: | 2.0 |
Fall Semester (Year 3)
| Course Prefix | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| SIGN 225 | Interpreting Ethics | 2.0 |
| SIGN 239 | Applied Interpreting | 2.0 |
| SIGN 299 | Special Projects in Sign | 2.0 |
| Total: | 6.0 |
SIGN 299 elective course preferred w/SIGN 239
53.5
Total number of Units
Total Number of Units: 53.5
Program Notes
To make an appointment, please call the Counseling Department (909) 274-4380 or visit https://www.mtsac.edu/counseling/ge-sheets/
Sign Language/Interpreter Counselor Liaison: Alana Bachor
For information on Sign Language/Intepreting program: https://www.mtsac.edu/sign-language/
