The American Sign Language Interpreting for the Deaf (ASLID) program provides the unique opportunity for students to develop a solid foundation in language, linguistics, culture and interpretation and to master the skills necessary to successfully function as an interpreter for deaf, hard of hearing, and deaf-blind individuals in a variety of educational and community settings. Students will gain rich insights into the American deaf community, their beliefs, values, history, rights and cultural norms. A grade of "C" or better is required in all ASL courses.
Demonstrate a minimum of entry-level competency in interpreting between ASL and English.
Develop skills in critical thinking, computer literacy, information literacy and values/citizenship/community.
Demonstrate knowledge of theoretical, ethical and practical foundations of the interpreting field necessary to pass the RID National Interpreter Certification (NIC) written exam.
Demonstrate competency in both American Sign Language and spoken and written English.
Apply knowledge and skills to function as cross-cultural mediators in order to transmit and transfer culturally based linguistic and nonlinguistic information.
Ohio Transfer Module: Arts & Humanities Elective
3 credit hours
ASL 1101
Orientation to Deafness
2 credit hours
ASL 1102
Interpreting Theory & Best Practices
3 credit hours
ASL 1111
Beginning American Sign Language I
3 credit hours
ASL 1112
Beginning American Sign Language II
3 credit hours
ASL 1116
Community Resources for the Deaf
2 credit hours
ASL 1228
Intermediate American Sign Language I
3 credit hours
ASL 1229
Intermediate American Sign Language II
3 credit hours
ASL 2201
Interpreting I
3 credit hours
ASL 2202
Interpreting II
3 credit hours
ASL 2207
Role of the Interpreter
2 credit hours
ASL 2212
Specialized Interpreting
3 credit hours
ASL 2231
Advanced American Sign Language I
3 credit hours
ASL 2232
Advanced American Sign Language II
3 credit hours
ASL 2236
Transliterating & Signing Modalities
3 credit hours
ASL 2261
Practicum I
3 credit hours
ASL 2262
Practicum II
3 credit hours
ASL 2300
Educational Interpreting
3 credit hours
BIO 1101
Body Structure & Function
3 credit hours
ENG 1101
English Composition I
3 credit hours
ENG 1201
English Composition II
3 credit hours
PSY 1100
General Psychology
3 credit hours
SOC 1129
Sociological Aspects of Deafness
3 credit hours
Course Option
(COM 2206 OR COM 2211 )
3 credit hours
Course Option
(MAT 1440 OR MAT 1470 )
3 - 4 credit hours
Sinclair Community College