Careers in Deaf Studies and ASL
Deaf Interpreter Training
Program Certificate
Program Curriculum
| 1'st Quarter | Cr | |
| HUM 105 | INTERCULTURE COMMUNICATION | 5 |
| Interdisciplinary focus on the role of languages and culture in effective intercultural communication including values, patterns, history and attitudes that create and sustain cultures. Emphasis on skills and empathy gained from the study of diverse cultures through literature, theory and guest lecturers. | ||
| ITP 115 | SURVEY OF INTERPRETING | 3 |
| Overview of the field of interpretation. Includes history, terminology, competencies, professional ethics and environmental factors. | ||
| ITP 260 | INTERPRETING IV | 4 |
| Build further interpreting skills by using increasingly challenging material. Continue to increase stamina and duration of interpreting, facility with receptive and expressive finger spelling and use of idioms. Learn appropriate feedback and self-assessment techniques. | ||
| 2'nd Quarter | Cr | |
| ASL 125 | AMERICAN DEAF CULTURE | 5 |
| Covers discussion of Deaf people as a culture, a group of people held together by strength of culture rather than disability, Examines Deaf minorities and current issues in the field. | ||
| ITP 145 | ETHICS OF INTERPRETING | 3 |
| Exploration of how values, character and skills in interpersonal relationships appear and are developed. Discussions of athe applications of the RID Code of Ethics to different interpreting situations is included. | ||
| ITP 261 * | INTERPRETING V | 4 |
| Continuation of ITP 260 with increasing complexity of discourse with a focus on dialogues, ASL story-telling and sign music. | ||
| 3'rd Quarter | Cr | |
| ASL 120 | INTRODUCTION TO DEAF STUDIES | 5 |
| Overview of the treatment and psychological aspects of Deafness; history and education of Deaf people; and Deaf culture. | ||
| ENGL&101 | ENGLISH COMPOSITION | 5 |
| (Formerly ENG 101 - Composition) Intro to the writing process. Writing assignments focus on non-fiction prose, with subject matter drawn from first-hand experience and observation. | ||
| SPS 201 | INTRODUCTION TO AUDIOLOGY | 5 |
| Designed to help students understand the process of hearing, interruptions in the normal hearing process, remediation options, and awareness of issues of the Deaf community within the larger population of hearing impaired individuals. | ||
| 4'th Quarter | Cr | |
| ITP 119 | DEAF-BLIND INTERPRETING | 4 |
| Covers specialist skills necessary for Deaf-Blind interpreting. Emphasizes cultural norms and etiquette, tactile modifications of ASL, commonly used communication modes, interpreting visual information, and environmental considerations for the interpreter through interactive instruction, simulations, guided practice, blindfold experiences and guest presentations by Deaf-Blind people. Includes field work/lab.. | ||
| ITP 245 * | APPLIED INTERPRETING EXPERIENCE I | 4 |
| Covers various models and experiences of interpreting required for functioning as professional interpreters. Observe working interpreters in field settings and apply skills with student partners in mock situations. | ||
| LAN 110 | COMPARATIVE LINGUISTICS: ASL AND ENGLISH | 5 |
| Intro to linguistics as applied to English and American Sign Language. Examination of phonology, morphology, syntax and language use. | ||
| 5'th Quarter | Cr | |
| Any 5 credit course meeting the math requirement | ||
| ITP 216 | INTERPRETING SPECIALIZED SETTINGS | 3 |
| Intro to specialized settings within the field of interpretation. Covers basic vocabulary, ethical considerations and general issues involved with professional areas of interpretation, including mental health, medical, legal, educational (K-12), substance abuse programs, performance and religious settings. | ||
| ITP 250 * | APPLIED INTERPRETING EXPERIENCE II | 4 |
| Continuation of ITP 245 with some distribution of the required 80 hours. Apply interpreter knowledge and skills to real-life situations. | ||
| 6'th Quarter | Cr | |
| DRMA 112 | AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE THEATRE | 5 |
| Intro to artistic sign language expression and the principles of stage acting. Focuses on guided developmental processes, improvisation, scene study, technique and a working knowledge of the character creation for the stage. Covers translating English to ASL. | ||
| ITP 217 | PROFESSIONAL ENTRY PREPARATION | 3 |
| Prepares students for immediate entry into the world of professional interpreting. Includes creating business documents, professional certification, developing a professional interpreting portfolio, techniques for solving ethical and practical problems that occur in everyday interpreting, needs and requirements of potential employers, accessing referral agencies and networking with future colleagues. | ||
| ITP 255 * | APPLIED INTERPRETING EXPERIENCE III | 4 |
| Continuation of ITP 250 with some distribution of the required 80 hours. | ||
| Total Credits = 71 | ||
* Satisfactory performance (2.5 grade) is required in the previous interpreting class in order to continue to the next class.
This curriculum is under revision. Contact the division counselor for further information.