Public Service Technology: American Sign Language

The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in American Sign Language-English Interpretation is a two-and-a-half year full-time program that prepares students for entry-level interpreting employment in the K-12 educational environment, within the community, or with governmental and private entities. Students are trained to provide effective communication access between Deaf and hearing people.

Entrance requirements for this program include successful completion of the ASL Career Studies Certificate or placement into ASL 261 and ENG 111. Following acceptance into the program, students must maintain a C or better in each applicable prerequisite course in order to register for its subsequent course.

Individuals in the ASL-English Interpretation program may elect to pursue additional credentials following completion of the A.A.S. The ASL-English Interpretation program prepares students to take the Virginia Quality Assurance Screening (VQAS) and the Educational Interpreter’s Proficiency Assessment (EIPA).

For further information go to: www.tcc.edu search keyword ASL. For academic counseling, career advisement, and admission to the ASL Studies or the Interpreter Education program, please contact the program head at (757) 214-6157 or sgrieser@tcc.edu.

Associate of Applied Science Degree: ASL-English Interpretation (640)

Career Studies:  American Sign Language (221.640.01)

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The Career Studies Certificate in American Sign Language prepares students to communicate directly with Deaf and hard of hearing individuals using American Sign Language and teaches students about the history and culture of the American Deaf Community. This CSC provides a foundation for those who are interested in pursuing further education and careers working with Deaf or hard of hearing adults in fields such as social work, vocational rehabilitation, Deaf education, and similar settings. The Career Studies Certificate will also help family members or friends and colleagues of Deaf or hard of hearing people strengthen their communication skills with individuals using ASL.

1        Eligible courses are listed on page 28 in the 2011-2012 catalog.  See your

          academic advisor or counselor to choose the appropriate course(s).

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