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INTERPRETER FOR THE DEAF
The Interpreting program begins with a two-year study of a second language, American Sign Language, to prepare you to communicate and to work with deaf people at the paraprofessional level. To gain access to the Interpreting program, the completion of the American Sign Language Level I-IV (ASL 32, 33, 34 & 35), and Deaf Culture courses, SL 127- Implications of Deafness and SL 128- Deaf People in the Community with a grade average of “B” or better are the prerequisites.
Interpreting Certificate:
Requirements for certificate: 33 units
Core Requirements/ Prerequisites for Interpreting Certificate / Degree: SL 32,
33, 34, 35, 128 &137 Interpreting classes: 136, 138, 139, 140 & 141
| Course ID | Title |
| SL 32 | American Sign Language I |
| SL 33 | American Sign Language II |
| SL 34 | American Sign Language III |
| SL 35 | American Sign Language IV |
| SL 128 | Deaf People in the Community |
| SL 136 | Sign Language Interpreting I |
| SL 137 | Implications
of Deafness- 3 units Overviews deafness as it relates to the deaf person’s language development, education, personal and social development. Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Provider number CEP60 for 30 contact hours. |
| SL 138 | Sign Language Interpreting I Lab- 1 unit |
| SL 139 | Sign Language Interpreting II Lab- 1 unit |
| SL 140 | Sign Language Interpreting II- 3 units |
| SL 141 | Sign to Voice- 3 units |
GENERAL EDUCATION GRADUATION
REQUIREMENTS:
Students must
also complete the general education graduation requirements for an AA/AS degree.
See general education requirements in the catalog.
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