Purpose: Designed for students who have limited, if any, previous experience with interpreting for Deaf people, this degree program provides the comprehensive training in theory and practical interpreting skills necessary for employment as an educational or community interpreter. Successful completion of this program prepares the student to pursue either a Virginia Quality Assurance Screening Level or national certification through the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf. These credentials qualify the student to interpret in either educational or community settings.
Admission Requirements: The prerequisite for admission to the program is fluency in both English and American Sign Language. This is demonstrated by placement into ENG 111 and completion of the following courses with a grade of C or better: ASL 202: ASL IV or a program assessment, ASL 125: The History and Culture of the Deaf Community, and ASL 115: Fingerspelling and Number Use in ASL.
1 Students can take SDV 100 College Success Skills or the SDV 101 Orientation section related to their particular program.
2 Humanities/fine arts elective may be selected from the humanities/fine arts courses listed under General Education Electives.
3 The PED requirement may be met by one of the following options: PED 116, 2 cr.; PED 116, 1 cr. plus a PED activities course, 1 cr.; or PED 116, 1 cr. plus RPK activities course. PED 116 is offered as both a 1-credit and a 2-credit course.
4 Students may choose MTH 151 or higher or Natural Science/Lab Elective chosen from the courses listed under General Education Electives.
5 The social science elective may be selected from the social/behavioral sciences courses listed under General Education Electives. Base selection on requirements of transfer institution.