- Award:
- Certificate of Achievement
- Program location:
- Fort Omaha Campus
This certificate introduces students to American Sign Language as well as prepares students to transfer to an 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 are able to transfer seamlessly into Iowa Western Community College's Sign Language Interpreting degree program. To become a practicing interpreter, more training is required beyond this certificate program.
Graduation Requirements
| Requirement | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| General Education | 18.0 |
| Major Requirements | 34.5 |
| Total Credit Hours Required | 52.5 |
General Education Requirements - 18.0 credit hrs.
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
ENGL 1010 English Composition I
|
4.5 |
| SPCH 1110 Public Speaking
OR SPCH 1300 Interpersonal Communication |
4.5 |
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| PSYC 1010 Introduction to Psychology
OR PSYC 1120 Human Growth and Development
|
4.5 |
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| MATH 1310 Intermediate Algebra
|
4.5 |
Major requirements for American Sign Language – Pre-Interpreter Program - 34.5 credit hrs.
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| SLIS 1000 Introduction to Language | 4.5 |
| SLIS 1005 Introduction to American Sign Language | 4.5 |
| SLIS 1010 American Sign Language I | 6.0 |
| SLIS 1020 American Sign Language II | 6.0 |
| SLIS 1140 Orientation to Deafness | 6.0 |
| SLIS 1150 Introduction to the Deaf World | 4.5 |
| SLIS 1170 Visual Gestural Communication | 4.5 |
Below is a suggested guide for students planning to complete the Pre-Interpreter certificate during one year of full-time study.
FIRST YEAR
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| First quarter (Fall) | |
| SLIS 1000 Introduction to Language | 4.5 |
| SLIS 1010 American Sign Language I | 6.0 |
| SLIS 1140 Orientation to Deafness | 4.5 |
| 15.0 |
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| Second quarter (Winter) | |
| ENGL 1010 English Composition I
|
4.5 |
| SLIS 1020 American Sign Language II | 6.0 |
| SLIS 1150 Introduction to the Deaf World | 4.5 |
| 15.0 |
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| Third quarter (Spring) | |
| MATH 1310 Intermediate Algebra
|
4.5 |
| SLIS 1005 Introduction to American Sign Language | 4.5 |
| SLIS 1170 Visual Gestural Communication | 4.5 |
| 13.5 |
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| Fourth quarter (Summer) | |
| PSYC 1010 Introduction to Psychology
OR PSYC 1120 Human Growth and Development
|
4.5 |
| SPCH 1110 Public Speaking
OR SPCH 1300 Interpersonal Communication |
4.5 |
| 9.0 |