American Sign Language: Pre-Interpreter Program (SLICE)

Award: Certificate of Achievement
Location: Fort Omaha Campus

The purpose of this certificate is to introduce students to American Sign Language (ASL) as well as prepare students to enter the associate degree ASL/Interpreter Preparation Program. The courses in the program explore the structure of ASL as a language and help develop an understanding of the deaf community. Students successfully completing this program will have the basic skills needed to enter Metro’s associate degree program. - To become a practicing interpreter, more training is required beyond this certificate program.

Graduation Requirements

Requirement	Credit Hrs.
General Education	13.5
Major Requirements	37.5
Total	51.0

General Education Requirements - 13.5

Communications
Requirement	Credit Hrs.
ENGL 1010 English Composition I	4.5

Social Sciences
Requirement	Credit Hrs.
PSYC 1010 Introduction to Psychology	4.5

Quantitative/Numeracy Skills
Requirement	Credit Hrs.
MATH 1310 Intermediate Algebra	4.5

Major Requirements for American Sign Language - 37.5

Requirement	Credit Hrs.
SLIS 1010 American Sign Language I	6.0
SLIS 1020 American Sign Language II	6.0
SLIS 1030 American Sign Language III	6.0
SLIS 1040 American Sign Language IV	6.0
SLIS 1150 Introduction to Deaf World	4.5
SLIS 1170 Visual Gestural Communication	4.5
SPCH 1110 Public Speaking	4.5

Below is a suggested guide for the student planning to complete this certificate during the day in one year. The actual schedule for each of the courses can be found in the schedule flyer, in the on-line schedule, or by talking to a Student Services Advisor or Counselor.

Fall Quarter

Requirement	Credit Hrs.
SLIS 1010	6.0
SLIS 1150	4.5

Winter Quarter

Requirement	Credit Hrs.
ENGL 1010	4.5
MATH 1310	4.5
SLIS 1020	6.0

Spring Quarter

Requirement	Credit Hrs.
SLIS 1030	6.0
SLIS 1170	4.5

Summer Quarter

Requirement	Credit Hrs.
PSYC 1010	4.5
SPCH 1110	4.5
SLIS 1040	6.0

ADVISING NOTE: SLIS classes will only be offered once during an academic year. It is important to follow this schedule if you wish to complete the program during the designated time.