| AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL)
Career Studies Certificate AN
Purpose: This program prepares students to communicate proficiently
in American Sign Language, including both expressive and receptive
skills. Some students will transfer course credits to four-year
institutions. Other students will be able to enhance their skills
and employability in careers such as teaching, in the health
or social service occupations, or in public safety positions.
Admission Requirements: Successful completion of ASL 101, American
Sign Language I, or consent of instructor based on demonstrably
equivalent skill level.
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One Year |
1st Semester |
2nd Semester |
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ASL |
102 |
American Sign Language II |
4 |
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ASL |
125 |
History & Culture of the Deaf Community |
3 |
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INT |
130 |
Interpreting: An Introduction to the Profession |
3 |
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SPD |
110 |
Intro. to Speech Communication or |
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ENG |
111 College Composition I |
|
3 |
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ASL |
115 |
Fingerspelling and Number Use in ASL |
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2 |
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ASL |
201 |
American Sign Language III |
|
4 |
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ASL |
220 |
Comparative Linguistics: ASL & English |
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3 |
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Total Credits/Semester |
10 |
12 |
Total credits for the American Sign Language (ASL) Career Studies
Certificate = 22.
All first-time students must take a one-credit Student Development
(STD) course prior to enrolling in their 16th credit at NVCC.
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