Program: ASL/Interpreting (B.I.) Program Code: (ASL/INT) Program Faculty: Buchholz, Siebert, Swabey*, Tourville (*department chair) Program Description: ASL/English interpreters are language professionals who facilitate communication between people who do not share a common language. Interpreters accurately convey the content and intent of messages spoken or signed in health care, human services, education, business, government and the arts. A major in interpreting prepares students for a challenging and exciting career. In addition to core courses in language, culture and interpreting, students also study models for ethical decision-making to prepare them for the myriad of situations they will encounter in their career. CSC is the only program in the world with an in-depth focus in health care interpreting. Students may also choose course work focusing on interpreting in educational settings and/or with Deaf-Blind individuals. The interpreting major prepares graduates to sit for the national interpreting exams and is ideal for students who are interested in language and culture. CSC also offers a minor in ASL. ASL Course Listing Major Requirements: The bachelor of interpreting (B.I.) degree differs from the B.A. and B.S. degrees in the proportion and composition of liberal arts and sciences courses and major courses. Students must complete a total of 130 credits: 66 liberal arts and sciences credits and and 64 major credits. LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES AND CIL/CORE/INDI REQUIREMENTS (66 credits): 4 credits each of the following: PHIL, THEO, laboratory science, English Composition, MATH 2 credits each of the following: literature, art, health and fitness 6 credits of Social Science electives 8 credits of, or elementary equivalency, in language other than English (ASL 111 and 112 may be used to satisfy this requirement) 8 credits of CIL/CORE/INDI study 12 additional credits of liberal arts and sciences and/or interdisciplinary learning Other required courses: PSYC1001; PSYC1002, SSCS100 (2 credits each) MAJOR COURSES (64 credits): ASL 211, ASL 212 Intermediate American Sign Language I & II ASL 311, ASL 312 Advanced American Sign Language I & II INT 200 Introduction to the Profession of Interpreting and Deaf Culture INT 201 Pre-Interpreting Skills INT 301, INT 302 Interpreting Skills I & II INT 321, INT 322 Professional Studies I & II INT 401, INT 402 Interpreting Skills III & IV INT 421, INT 422 Professional Studies III & IV Four courses from one of the following three areas: INT 331, INT 332, INT 431, INT 432 Health Care Interpreting I, II & III and Clinical; INT 341, INT 342, INT 441, INT 442 Educational Interpreting I, II & III and Clinical; or INT 351, INT 352, INT 451, INT 452 Interpreting in DeafBlind Settings I, II & III and Clinical. Supporting courses: ASL 111, ASL 112 Beginning American Sign Language I & II POST-BACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATE OPTION The certificate option is designed for those who have a four-year degree and a minimum of two years of ASL and pass the admission requirements for the interpreting major. (See Certificate section of this catalog.) Minor Requirements: Although a minor is not offered in interpreting, students may choose to minor in American Sign Language. Prerequisite for the ASL minor: ASL 212 Intermediate ASL II. The minor consists of five advanced level courses. Two advanced courses in ASL language: ASL 311, 312 Advanced American Sign Language I and II Three courses relating to Deaf culture: INT 200 Introduction to the Profession of Interpreting and Deaf Culture INT 322 Professional Studies II (2 credits) ASL 310 American Sign Language Literature
Program Description: ASL/English interpreters are language professionals who facilitate communication between people who do not share a common language. Interpreters accurately convey the content and intent of messages spoken or signed in health care, human services, education, business, government and the arts. A major in interpreting prepares students for a challenging and exciting career. In addition to core courses in language, culture and interpreting, students also study models for ethical decision-making to prepare them for the myriad of situations they will encounter in their career. CSC is the only program in the world with an in-depth focus in health care interpreting. Students may also choose course work focusing on interpreting in educational settings and/or with Deaf-Blind individuals. The interpreting major prepares graduates to sit for the national interpreting exams and is ideal for students who are interested in language and culture. CSC also offers a minor in ASL. ASL Course Listing Major Requirements: The bachelor of interpreting (B.I.) degree differs from the B.A. and B.S. degrees in the proportion and composition of liberal arts and sciences courses and major courses. Students must complete a total of 130 credits: 66 liberal arts and sciences credits and and 64 major credits. LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES AND CIL/CORE/INDI REQUIREMENTS (66 credits): 4 credits each of the following: PHIL, THEO, laboratory science, English Composition, MATH 2 credits each of the following: literature, art, health and fitness 6 credits of Social Science electives 8 credits of, or elementary equivalency, in language other than English (ASL 111 and 112 may be used to satisfy this requirement) 8 credits of CIL/CORE/INDI study 12 additional credits of liberal arts and sciences and/or interdisciplinary learning Other required courses: PSYC1001; PSYC1002, SSCS100 (2 credits each) MAJOR COURSES (64 credits): ASL 211, ASL 212 Intermediate American Sign Language I & II ASL 311, ASL 312 Advanced American Sign Language I & II INT 200 Introduction to the Profession of Interpreting and Deaf Culture INT 201 Pre-Interpreting Skills INT 301, INT 302 Interpreting Skills I & II INT 321, INT 322 Professional Studies I & II INT 401, INT 402 Interpreting Skills III & IV INT 421, INT 422 Professional Studies III & IV Four courses from one of the following three areas: INT 331, INT 332, INT 431, INT 432 Health Care Interpreting I, II & III and Clinical; INT 341, INT 342, INT 441, INT 442 Educational Interpreting I, II & III and Clinical; or INT 351, INT 352, INT 451, INT 452 Interpreting in DeafBlind Settings I, II & III and Clinical. Supporting courses: ASL 111, ASL 112 Beginning American Sign Language I & II POST-BACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATE OPTION The certificate option is designed for those who have a four-year degree and a minimum of two years of ASL and pass the admission requirements for the interpreting major. (See Certificate section of this catalog.) Minor Requirements: Although a minor is not offered in interpreting, students may choose to minor in American Sign Language. Prerequisite for the ASL minor: ASL 212 Intermediate ASL II. The minor consists of five advanced level courses. Two advanced courses in ASL language: ASL 311, 312 Advanced American Sign Language I and II Three courses relating to Deaf culture: INT 200 Introduction to the Profession of Interpreting and Deaf Culture INT 322 Professional Studies II (2 credits) ASL 310 American Sign Language Literature