Interpreter Education (ASL.S.AAS)
- Division: Liberal Arts, Communication and Social Sciences
- Department: Education
The Interpreter Education program provides the unique opportunity for students to develop a solid foundation in language, linguistics, culture and interpretation and to master the skills necessary to successfully function as an interpreter for deaf, hard of hearing, and DeafBlind individuals in a variety of educational and community settings. Students will gain rich insights into the American Deaf community, their beliefs, values, history, rights and cultural norms. A grade of C or better is required in all ASL courses.
Program Accreditation
This program holds accreditation by the Ohio Department of Education. Graduates are eligible to apply for the Interpreter for the Hearing Impaired Five-Year Associate Licensure.
Curriculum
ASL 1101 Orientation to Deafness
3 Credits
ASL 1102 Interpreting Theory & Best Practices
3 Credits
ASL 1111 Beginning American Sign Language I
3 Credits
ASL 1112 Beginning American Sign Language II
3 Credits
ASL 1228 Intermediate American Sign Language I
3 Credits
ASL 1229 Intermediate American Sign Language II
3 Credits
ASL 2201 Interpreting I
3 Credits
ASL 2202 Interpreting II
3 Credits
ASL 2203 Interpreting III
3 Credits
ASL 2207 Role of the Interpreter
3 Credits
ASL 2212 Specialized Interpreting I
2 Credits
ASL 2213 Specialized Interpreting II
3 Credits
ASL 2231 Advanced American Sign Language I
3 Credits
ASL 2236 Transliterating & Signing Modalities
3 Credits
ASL 2261 Practicum I
3 Credits
ASL 2262 Practicum II
3 Credits
ASL 2300 Educational Interpreting
3 Credits
ENG 1101 English Composition I
3 Credits
ENG 1201 English Composition II
3 Credits
Ohio Transfer 36: Mathematics Elective
3 Credits
Ohio Transfer 36: Arts & Humanities Elective
3 Credits
PSY 1100 General Psychology
3 Credits