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A.A.S. Program Info and Application Process
The American Sign Language (ASL) studies postsecondary certificate has been developed based on the need for professionals and community members to be skilled in ASL. This program is intended as supplementary and does not prepare the learner to work as an interpreter. MATH 115 or higher is required for the certificate program; students planning to apply for admission to the interpreter training program after receiving their certificates are advised that MATH 116 or higher and/or a science elective are required for the A.A.S. degree. Students should contact a counselor or the career program facilitator for advice concerning graduation requirements. Students must earn a grade of "C" or higher in all ASL courses. Please note: ASL 145, ASL 122 and ASL 147 are only offered in the fall semester; ASL 123, ASL 135 and ASL 150 are only offered in the spring semester. (Major Code 6800; CIP Code 16.1603) Career CertificateFirst SemesterASL 120 Elementary American Sign Language I..................3 ASL 145 Introduction to the Deaf Community*..................3 Health/Physical Education Elective...................1 ENGL 121 Composition I*.......................................3 Total Semester Credit Hours.........................10 Second SemesterASL 121 Elementary American Sign Language II*................3 Social Science or Economics Elective.................3 ENGL 122 Composition II*......................................3 Total Semester Credit Hours..........................9 Third SemesterASL 122 Intermediate American Sign Language I*...............3 ASL 147 Fingerspelling I*....................................2 Math Elective*.......................................3 Total Semester Credit Hours..........................8 Fourth SemesterASL 123 Intermediate American Sign Language II*..............3 ASL 135 Intro to American Sign Language Linguistics*.........3 ASL 150 American Sign Language Literature*...................3 Total Semester Credit Hours..........................9 TOTAL PROGRAM CREDIT HOURS..........................36 Math ElectiveMATH 115 Elementary Algebra*..................................3 MATH 116 Intermediate Algebra*................................3 MATH 118 Geometry*............................................3 MATH 120 Business Mathematics*................................3 MATH 122 Mathematics in Our Culture*..........................3 MATH 133 Technical Mathematics I*.............................4 MATH 134 Technical Mathematics II*............................5 MATH 165 Finite Mathematics*..................................3 MATH 172 Trigonometry*........................................3 MATH 173 Precalculus*.........................................5 MATH 175 Discrete Mathematics and its Applications*...........3 MATH 181 Statistics*..........................................3 MATH 225 Mathematics as a Decision Making Tool*...............3 MATH 231 Business and Applied Calculus I*.....................3 MATH 232 Business and Applied Calculus II*....................3 MATH 241 Calculus I*..........................................5 MATH 242 Calculus II*.........................................5 MATH 243 Calculus III*........................................5 MATH 244 Differential Equations*..............................3 *Prerequisite/Corequisite required Health care interpreting (HCI) is designed to give bilingual (English and Spanish) students the awareness, knowledge and skills necessary to serve as entry-level interpreters and translators in health care settings, including hospitals, clinics, medical offices and similar environments. Program completers should be eligible for employment as salaried or on-call staff interpreters, or as self-employed freelance interpreters. Employment opportunities may also be available with professional interpreting and translating service companies. Although the emphasis of the program is medical interpreting, the skills gained could be applied to other interpreting and translating settings in the community, such as conference and escort interpreting and translation of written documents. The health care interpreting program is a 20-credit hour vocational program leading to a certificate of completion. It is designed to be completed in three semesters, although there is enough flexibility in the curriculum to extend the time period for several additional semesters, if the student prefers a slower pace. The program is organized in a progression of courses leading the student from general concepts to increasingly complex skills and knowledge, culminating in a comprehensive skills exam and a professional practicum. It includes five courses developed specifically for the program plus two courses offered through other departments. Students must earn a grade of C or higher in each of the program's courses to continue in the program. The latter two courses, AAC 130, Medical Terminology, and HC 101, Introduction to Health Care Delivery, do not have prerequisites and could be taken at any time prior to completion of the program. Students must have all course work but the HC 101 course completed before beginning HCI 180, the medical interpreting practicum. The HCI program is organized as part of the JCCC interpreter training program, although it has its own unique course prefix (HCI) and curriculum. Other courses in the interpreter training program emphasize deaf communication and sign language. HCI students should enroll only in courses with the HCI prefix, plus AAC 130 and HC 101. Students must earn a grade of "C" or higher in all coursework and be able to demonstrate at least 85% accuracy in both English and Spanish while interpreting. (Major Code 4390; CIP Code 16.0103) Career CertificateFall SemesterHCI 110 Introduction to Interpreting*........................3 HCI 120 Interpreting Skills I*...............................3 Total Semester Credit Hours..........................6 Spring SemesterHCI 130 Interpreting Skills II*..............................3 HCI 140 Spanish Medical Interpreting*........................3 AAC 130 Medical Terminology..................................3 Total Semester Credit Hours..........................9 Fall SemesterHCI 180 Medical Interpreting Practicum*......................2 HC 101 Introduction to Health Care Delivery.................3 Total Semester Credit Hours..........................5 TOTAL PROGRAM CREDIT HOURS..........................20 *Prerequisite/Corequisite required INTR 122Intermediate American Sign Language I (3 CR) Prerequisite: INTR 121 or ASL 121 or FL 181 with a grade of "C" or higher and Corequisite: Students accepted in the interpreter training program must take corequisites of INTR 130 and INTR 126 and (INTR 147 or ASL 145) and (INTR 145 or ASL 145) all with a grade of "C" or higher This course will focus on the development of intermediate American Sign
Language communication skills. Comprehension skills and linguistic
features of the language taught in context will be emphasized. 6
hrs.lecture-lab/wk. The daytime sections only are open to students in the
interpreter training program. INTR 122, FL 270 and ASL 122 are the same
courses; only enroll in one. INTR 123Intermediate American Sign Language II (3 CR) Prerequisite: INTR 122 or ASL 122 or FL 270 with a grade of "C" or higher and Corequisite: For students accepted in the interpreter training program: INTR 131 and INTR 135 and INTR 242 and INTR 248 all with a grade of "C" or higher The course will continue study of intermediate American Sign Language. It
is designed to develop further intermediate communication skills in
American Sign Language. Information about the linguistic and cultural
features will be included in the context of language learning experiences.
6 hrs. integrated lecture-lab/ wk. The daytime sections are open only to
students in the interpreter training program. INTR 123, FL 271 and ASL
123 are the same courses; only enroll in one. INTR 126Classifiers in American Sign Language (2 CR) Prerequisites: INTR 121 or ASL 121 with grade of "C" or higher and acceptance in the interpreter training program Corequisites: (INTR 122 or ASL 122) and INTR 130 and (INTR 147 or ASL 147) and (INTR 145 or ASL 145) The course will provide an in-depth analysis of classifiers in ASL through
discussion and demonstration of the three different categories of
classifiers in ASL: representative classifiers (noun and its action),
descriptive classifiers (size-and-shape, extent, perimeter, pattern and
texture), and instrumental classifiers (manipulative and handle). Students
will learn to comprehend and produce classifiers from all three
categories. INTR 130Survey of the Interpreting Profession (3 CR) Prerequisites: INTR 121 or FL 181 or ASL 121 with a grade of "C" or higher and acceptance in the interpreter training program Corequisites: (INTR 122 or ASL 122) and INTR 126 and (INTR 147 or ASL 147) and (INTR 145 or ASL 145) all with a grade of "C" or higher This course provides an introduction to interpreting as an occupation.
Students will come to understand interpersonal communication skills,
professional ethics, parameters of responsibilities, community resources
and legal ramifications as they relate to the interpreter. 3 hrs./wk. INTR 131Interpreting Preparation Skills (2 CR) Prerequisites: INTR 130 with a grade of "C" or higher and acceptance into the interpreter training program Corequisites: INTR 123 and INTR 135 and INTR 242 and INTR 248 all with a grade of "C" or higher This course provides students with a foundation in the theory of
interpretation. Students will explore the Colonomos Model of interpreting
and apply this model by first using pre-interpreting skills in isolation.
Then students will progress from producing translations to interpreting
consecutively. 4 hrs. integrated lecture-lab/wk. INTR 135Intro to American Sign Language Linguistics (3 CR) Prerequisite: INTR 122 or ASL 122 or FL 270 with a grade of "C" or higher Corequisites: for students accepted in the interpreter training program enroll in: INTR 123 and INTR 242 and INTR 131 and INTR 248 all with a grade of "C" or higher This course introduces students to the structural and grammatical
principles of ASL. Students will explore concepts of equivalency between
English and ASL 3 hrs. lecture/wk. The daytime sections are open only to
students in the interpreter training program. INTR 135 and ASL 135 are the
same course; do not enroll in both. INTR 145Introduction to the Deaf Community (3 CR) Prerequisite: Acceptance to interpreter training program and Prerequisite or corequisite: ANTH 125 and SPD 120 for Interpreter Training Program Corequisites for Interpreter Training Prog: INTR 122 and INTR 126 and INTR 130 and INTR 147 all with a grade of "C" or higher Note: Prerequisite or corequisite of INTR 120 or ASL 120 or FL 180 required for students in the American Sign Language Studies Certificate This course will prepare students to develop and recognize the diversity
within the Deaf Community, significant events and figures in Deaf History,
and basic norms and values of Deaf Culture. Students will examine and
compare Deaf Culture and hearing culture in America. The daytime sections
are open only to students in the interpreter training program. 3 hrs./wk.
INTR 145 and ASL 145 are the same course; do not enroll in both. INTR 147Fingerspelling I (2 CR) Prerequisite: INTR 121 or FL 181 or ASL 121 with a grade of "C" or higher and Corequisites: For students accepted in the interpreter training program, enroll in: (INTR 122 or ASL 122) and INTR 126 and INTR 130 and (INTR 145 or ASL 145) all with a grade of "C" or higher Students will work on developing beginning expressive and receptive
fingerspelling skills based on word recognition principles. 1 hr.
lecture, 2 hrs. lab/wk. The daytime sections are open only to students in
the interpreter training program. INTR 147 and ASL 147 are the same
course; do not enroll in both. INTR 150American Sign Language Literature (3 CR) Prerequisite: INTR 122 with a grade of "C" or higher This course will provide introduction, discussion, and demonstration of
literature in American Sign Language (ASL). The literature involves ASL
Poetry, ASL Storytelling/Narratives, Deaf Humor, Deaf Folklore and other
genres that have been passed on from one generation to another by
culturally deaf people. Students will receive, analyze and retell a
variety of ASL literature. 3 hrs. lecture/wk. INTR 150 and ASL 150 are the
same course; do not enroll in both. INTR 181Interpreting Practicum I (1 CR) Prerequisite: INTR 130 with a grade of "C" or higher Corequisites: (INTR 145 or ASL 145) and INTR 223 and INTR 226 and INTR 250 all with a grade of "C" or higher Students will observe skilled interpreters in various interpreting
situations in a variety of settings during the semester. 2 hrs. lab,
field work/wk. INTR 223Advanced American Sign Language (3 CR) Prerequisite: INTR 123 or ASL 123 or FL 271 with a grade of "C" or higher Corequisites: INTR 250 and INTR 226 and INTR 181 all with a grade of "C" or higher This course is a continuation of Intermediate American Sign Language II.
Students will learn about culturally significant topics related to the
Deaf community, more complex ASL grammatical features and conversational
skill development. Comprehension skills and linguistic features of ASL
will be taught to a variety of contexts in simulated, typical interaction.
Students will have opportunities to utilize what they learn about advanced
ASL through class activities, dialogues, short stories, general
conversations and class discussions. Sign comprehension and production
skills will be emphasized. This course meets for six hours of
internship/week. INTR 226Specialized and Technical Vocabulary (2 CR) Prerequisite: INTR 123 or ASL 123 with a grade of "C" or higher Corequisites: INTR 181 and INTR 250 and INTR 223 all with a grade of "C" or higher This course will expand the interpreter training students' vocabulary
related to specialized and technical contexts. Students will discuss
vocabulary use in a variety of contexts to include socially restricted
terms and phrases Deaf people use; colloquialisms; varying registers;
terminology in medical, mental health, religion, sex, drugs; and strong
language in ASL. Students' development of comprehension and production
skills in common formal and informal settings will be emphasized. Students
will also discuss Signing Exact English (SEE II) and the differences from
American Sign Language (ASL). 3 hrs. integrated lecture-lab/wk. INTR 242Fingerspelling II (2 CR) Prerequisite: INTR 142 with a grade of "C" or higher Corerequisites: INTR 123 and INTR 131 and INTR 135 and INTR 248 all with a grade of "C" or higher This course focuses on continued development of expressive and receptive
fingerspelling skills based on word and phrase recognition and expression.
1 hr. lecture, 2 hrs. lab/wk. INTR 248Deaf Community Ethnography (3 CR) Prerequisite: INTR 145 or ASL 145 with a grade of "C" or higher Corequisites: (INTR 123 or ASL 123) and INTR 131 and (INTR 135 or ASL 135) and INTR 242 all with a grade of "C" or higher This advanced course will provide students the opportunity to explore power
and oppression issues experienced by d/Deaf people. Specific attention will
be given to society's views of the d/Deaf community and the influence of
various media on these views. 3 hrs. lecture/wk. INTR 250Interpreting I (6 CR) Prerequisite: INTR 131 with a grade of "C" or higher Corequisites: INTR 181 and INTR 223 and INTR 226 all with a grade of "C" or higher In this introduction to interpreting principles, emphasis will be on
English-to-ASL and ASL-to-English skills. Students will participate in
sequential drills and apply these skills in class. 2 hrs. lecture, 8 hrs.
lab/wk. INTR 251Interpreting II (2 CR) Prerequisite: INTR 250 with a grade of "C" or higher Corequisites: INTR 262 and INTR 282 and AAC 150 all with a grade of "C" or higher A description is not available for this course. INTR 262Seminar on Interpreting (3 CR) Prerequisite: INTR 250 with a grade of "C" or higher Corequisites: INTR 251 and INTR 282 and AAC 150 all with a grade of "C" or higher This course provides students with knowledge of stress management as
applied to both the physical demands and mental conditions of sign
language interpreting. Students will learn and apply decision-making
techniques in regard to the Interpreter (RID) Code of Ethics.
Additionally, the course provides students with knowledge of career
development theory, career decision-making and the job-search process. 3
hrs. lecture/wk. INTR 282Interpreting Practicum II (6 CR) Prerequisite: INTR 181 with a grade of "C" or higher Corequisites: INTR 251 and INTR 262 and AAC 150 all with a grade of "C" or higher This course provides students with an opportunity to observe and interpret
in an off-site setting with the supervision of an experienced interpreter.
Students will actively engage in discussions relating to the difficulties
and rewards of working in a realistic interpreting environment. The
fieldwork totals 270 hours a semester. Program Information Program Expenses Application Procedure Steps to Admission ACT Test Information Application Forms |
