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Deaf Studies:
Sign Language Interpreter Option
The associate in arts degree program in
Deaf Studies: Sign Language Interpreter Option is designed
to provide students with a broad educational experience based
on a balance and diversity of general education, American Sign
Language (ASL) and interpreting courses. Students are provided
the opportunity to develop an understanding of the profession
of interpreting for deaf and hearing individuals and the knowledge,
attitude and skills necessary to function as entry-level professional
interpreters. The program also provides for career exploration
within the deaf community and the basic academic preparation
for possible transfer to bachelor degree programs. A minimum
of 72 credit hours are required for graduation.
Program Prerequisites: ASL101 Elementary
ASL I and ASL102 Elementary
ASL II with a "B" or better or demonstrate comparable
skills/knowledge. See a representative in the Office of Admission
for additional admissions criteria for this program. All ASL
and DST courses, with the exception of DST101,
require a DST major or permission of the instructor.
Additional Admissions Criteria: The
Office of Admission will provide additional admissions criteria for this program.
Please call 978-556-3700 for more information. Download a Criteria Review Packet here.
CORI/SORI:
Students interested in participation in an academic program that involves working with children, the disabled, or the elderly, or a cooperative education experience or a program that includes a clinical affiliation with a private or public health care provider, may be required to undergo a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check, a Criminal Records Central Repository (CHRI) check and/or a Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) check. Students will need to provide a government issued photo identification and sign a release form allowing the college to view the student’s CORI, CHRI or SORI reports. Depending on the contents of a student’s CORI, CHRI or SORI reports, participation in an academic program or a cooperative education experience or a clinical or practicum affiliation related thereto, may be denied. CORI checks may be performed pursuant to Mass. General Laws, Chapter 6, Section 172, and consistent with guidelines promulgated by the Executive Office for Health and Human Services, and/or the Commonwealth’s Department of Public Health. SORI checks may be performed pursuant to Mass. General Laws, Chapter 6, Sections 178(J) & 178(K). CHRI checks may be performed pursuant to New Hampshire law. For more information, contact the Registrar at 978-556-3700.
Courses |
Credits |
Comments |
Requirements: |
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| ASL111
Advanced American Sign Language I |
5 |
Prerequisite |
| ASL112
Advanced American Sign Language
II |
5 |
Prerequisite |
| ASL201
Advanced American Sign Language
III |
5 |
Prerequisite |
| ASL202
Advanced American Sign Language
IV |
3 |
Prerequisite |
| ASL205
Deaf Literature and ASL Folklore |
3 |
Prerequisite |
| DST101
Introduction to the Deaf Community |
3 |
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| DST102
Introduction to the Interpreting
Field |
4 |
Prerequisite |
| DST191
Introduction to Practicum |
2 |
Prerequisite |
| DST201 Consecutive
Interpreting |
5 |
Prerequisite |
| DST202 Simltaneous Interpreting |
5 |
Prerequisite |
| DST291 Interpreting Practicum I |
2 |
Prerequisite |
| DST292 Interpreting Practicum II |
2 |
Prerequisite |
| ENG101
English Composition I |
3 |
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| ENG102
English Composition II |
3 |
Prerequisite |
| GOV102
Introduction to Political Science |
3 |
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| SOC205
Introduction to Deaf Culture |
3 |
Prerequisite or permission of instructor |
Electives: |
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| Behavioral Science Elective |
3 |
ANT101
or SOC101 |
| Math Elective |
3/4 |
MAT111
or higher |
| Science Electives |
7/8 |
One must be 4 credit lab science |
(It is strongly recommended that students choose electives
in consultation with their advisor or program coordinator).
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