| AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE-ENGLISH INTERPRETATION
Associate in Applied Science Degree AN
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 ASL 202 with a grade of C or better or a program assessment, successful completion of ASL 125 The History and Culture of the Deaf Community, and ASL 202 American Sign Language IV, or consent of the assistant dean based on demonstrably equivalent skill level. In addition, students must submit an “Interpreting Interests and Background Form” to the assistant dean prior to the first INT course.
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One Year |
1st Semester |
2nd Semester |
3rd Semester |
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ASL |
261 |
American Sign Language V |
3 |
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ENG |
111 |
College Composition I |
3 |
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INT |
105 |
Interpreting Foundations I |
3 |
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SDV |
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Elective |
1 |
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SPD |
110 |
Introduction to Speech Communication |
3 |
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ASL |
220 |
Comparative Linguistics: ASL and English |
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3 |
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ASL |
262 |
American Sign Language VI |
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3 |
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INT |
106 |
Interpreting Foundations II |
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3 |
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INT |
107 |
Translation Skills |
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3 |
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Humanities/Fine Arts Elective |
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3 |
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INT |
141 |
Transliterating I |
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3 |
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2 PED |
116 |
Lifetime Fitness and Wellness |
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1 |
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Total Credits/Semester |
13 |
15 |
4 |
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Second Year |
1st Semester |
2nd Semester |
3rd Semester |
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INT |
130 |
Interpreting: An Introduction to the Profession |
3 |
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INT |
133 |
ASL-to-English Interpretation I |
3 |
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INT |
134 |
English-to-ASL Interpretation I |
3 |
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3 ___ |
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Math Elective |
3 |
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4 ___ |
110 |
Approved Social Science Elective |
3 |
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INT |
233 |
ASL-to-English Interpretation II |
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3 |
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INT |
234 |
English-to-ASL Interpretation II |
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3 |
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Approved INT Elective (INT 235, 141, 236) |
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3 |
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INT |
107 |
Translation Skills |
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1 |
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2 ___ |
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PED/RPK Elective |
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3 |
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4 ___ |
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Approved Social Science Elective |
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INT |
250 |
Dialogic Interpretation I |
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3 |
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INT |
290 |
Coordinated Internship |
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5 |
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Total Credits/Semester |
15 |
13 |
8 |
Total Credits for the American Sign Language - English Interpretation A.A.S. Degree – 68
1 The humanities/fine arts elective may be selected from the list on page 40.
2 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 205, 216, or 225. PED 116 is offered as both a 1-credit and a 2-credit course.
3 Students may choose MTH 151 or higher.
4 The social science elective may be selected from the economics, geography, history, political science, psychology or sociology (includes anthropology) courses listed on pages 40-41. Base selection on requirements of transfer institution.
To graduate from a degree program, students entering NVCC Fall 1999 or later must demonstrate computer competency skills as described in the Degree Requirements section of the Instructional Programs of this catalog.
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