AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE / A.A.S. DEGREE

The particular design of this program allows a concentration in one of two sequences: Interpreter for the Deaf or American Sign Language Studies.

The Interpreter for the Deaf sequence is designed to expose students to those interpreting skills necessary to function as an interpreter in a wide range of settings. The academic preparation will provide a foundation for the students to sit for certification evaluation conducted by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf and / or the National Association for the Deaf.

The American Sign Language Studies sequence is designed for individuals who are interested in the fields of deafness, linguistics, psychology as it relates to deafness, social work and/ or special education but do not want to become interpreters. Graduates will be prepared for entry-level positions working with the deaf and hard-of-hearing or transfer to four-year degree programs in deafness rehabilitation, social work, special education and other related areas.Students interested in pursuing New York Statecertification as a teacher of American Sign Language in public schools are advised to persue the Interpreter of the Deaf sequence which satifies the state requirement of 36 credits in ASL.

Students must achieve a minimum passing grade of C in all ASL courses in order to proceed to the next ASL course. Only one repeat will be permitted.

Admission Procedures and Requirements

Interpreter Sequence: To be considered for admission to the Interpreter Sequence, the student must have completed each of the following courses with a grade B or higher: