Interpreter Training Technology, AAS

[AAS_INTP offered at LSC-CyFair and LSC-North Harris]

Prerequisite Semester

SGNL 1401 - Beginning American Sign Language I 4 Credits
SLNG 1215 - Visual/Gestural Communication 2 Credits

First Year

Second Year

First Semester

SLNG 2401 - Interpreting I 4 Credits ²
SLNG 2320 - Structure of American Sign Language (ASL) 3 Credits
SLNG 1246 - Working with Deaf-Blind Persons 2 Credits
Elective Multicultural, choose from: GEOG 1303 , HIST 2322 , PHIL 1304 , SOCI 2319 3 Credits

Second Semester

SLNG 2402 - Interpreting II 4 Credits
SLNG 2315 - Interpreting in Educational Settings 3 Credits
SLNG 1391 - Special Topics - Interpreting in Specialized Settings 3 Credits
SLNG 2266 - Practicum(or Field Experience)-Sign Language Interpretation and Translation 2 Credits

Third Semester

SLNG 2431 - Interpreting III 4 Credits
SLNG 2186 - Internship - Sign Language Interpretation and Translation 1 Credits ³

Total Credit Hours 65

¹ Students must take either a 4 credit hour Life & Physical Sciences course from the requirements for the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree, OR a combination of a 3 hour MATH course from the requirements for the AAS Degree, plus any 1 credit hour PHED course.

² Student must have passed the Mid-Program Evaluation. Student should also begin attempting the DARS BEI Test of English Proficiency. Contact the Interpreter Training Dept. for more information.

³Capstone

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