American Sign Language
Program Overview
The American Sign Language program is taken part-time over a two-year period. Graduates will be prepared and/or meet prerequisites for an Interpreter program; have sign language skills to work and communicate with deaf and hard of hearing people; meet World Language requirements at the high school and college/university level; meet entrance requirements for undergraduate or graduate programs in ASL Studies.
Program Plan
Certificate - 18 credits
SPCH 1270 Introduction to Speech (3)
LASL 1205 American Sign Language 1 (3)
LASL 1265 American Sign Language 2 (3)
LASL 1270 American Sign Language 3 (3)
LASL 1275 American Sign Language 4 (3)
LASL 1210 Finger Spelling & Numbers (3)
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Career and Employment Information
According the U.S. Deparment of Labor,
"Employment of interpreters and translators is projected to grow faster than the average for all occupations over the 2002-12 period, reflecting growth in the industries employing interpreters and translators."
For more information on this career field visit the Occupational Outlook Handbook published by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Cost of Program
The cost of the program per credit is $144.71.
Certificate: 18 credits = $2,604.78 + $300 (est. books & supplies) = $2,904.78
