Associate in Science/Associate in Applied Science

Sign Language Interpretation (221A)

This program prepares students for employment as interpreters for the deaf, and provides supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in occupations such as nursing, education and human services agencies. Students learn vocabulary and linguistic principles of the language and the process for interpreting into both English and American Sign Language (ASL). Students will also study the ethical and professional considerations of working in this field. Finally, cognitive information is presented which deals with aspects of deaf culture and the phenomenon of deafness itself.

The Sign Language Interpretation Program (SLIP) is a selective access program and admission is based on passing the Proficiency in American Sign Language Exam (PACE), which is administered by the SLIP staff. Students may have achieved the requisite ASL skills through life experience or formal instruction. For more information call 904.646.2406.

Cost
Estimated tuition is $4,781 (for Florida residents, as of 7/06). Contact program manager about additional costs (textbooks, fees and materials).

Curriculum

General Education Courses
ENC 1101	English Composition I	3
ENC 1102	Writing About Non-Fiction	3
or LIT 2000 Introduction to Literature: Writing   About Fiction
	*Social and Behavioral Sciences	3
	*Humanities	3
	*Mathematics	3
	Credit Hours	15

 

Professional Courses
EHD 1000	Orientation to Deafness	3
SPC 2600	Fundamentals of Public Speaking	3
CGS 1060	Introductory Computer Concepts	3
SPA 1626	Fingerspelling	3
SPA 1605	American Sign Language IV	3
SPA 1617	Structure of American Sign Language	3
EHD 1400	Introduction to Interpreting	4
EHD 1402	Issues in Educational Interpreting	3
EHD 1409	Interpreting in Special Settings — Educational	3
EHD 1406	Interactive Interpreting I	6
EHD 1407	Interactive Interpreting II	4
EHD 1413	Interactive Interpreting III	3
EHD 1930	Special Topics in Interpreting	2
EHD 1941	Interpreting Practicum	2
EHD 1414	Interactive Interpreting IV	2
EHD 1404	Interactive Transliterating	3
or EHD 1420 Oral Transliterating
EHD 1942	Interpreting Internship	4
EHD 1945	Evaluation Preparation	3
	Credit Hours	57

Total Credit Hours: 72

*Refer to A.S. degree General Education Requirements.

Notes
SPA 1602, SPA 1603 and SPA 1604 (American Sign Language I, II and III) are offered for college foreign language credit.

You have two options in this program: the associate in science (A.S.) degree, which can prepare you for employment or transfer to a state university, and the associate in applied science (A.A.S.) degree, which is intended primarily for students who want immediate employment after graduation. If you choose the A.S. degree you must take MAC 1105, MGF 1106 or a higher level mathematics. The A.A.S. degree requires MAT 1033 or higher. Please see an advisor to determine the option that is best for you.