American Sign Language

The signs point to a new career

Learn to bridge communication for Deaf people by learning American Sign Language-English Interpretation skills. American Sign Language (ASL) is recognized as a complete, complex language and has been for more than 50 years. It is still gaining recognition and popularity in the United States and Canada. 移行细胞癌’s ASL and interpretation program includes ASL I-VI, foundations of interpretation, translations skills, and courses in practical application of both ASL to English and English to ASL interpretation.

Associate of Applied 科学

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68 查看课程

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切萨皮克校园

Associate of Applied 科学 - American Sign Language-English Interpretation

This program teaches the foundational knowledge and skills for entry-level employment, as well as ongoing professional development, into the ASL-English Interpretation profession. Learn in an interactive classroom setting and with real-world experience through the 150-hour internship.

Career Studies Certificate

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28 查看课程

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切萨皮克校园

Career Studies Certificate - American Sign Language

Learn to communicate using ASL, the native language of the Deaf community. ASL is a natural language with grammatical structure and rules for syntax. Our program will teach you how to communicate directly with members of the Deaf community.

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学生 who complete the ASL-English Interpretation associate degree program will have the knowledge to take both the written portion of the Virginia Quality Assurance Screening (VQAS) and the knowledge portion of the 教育al Interpreter’s Proficiency Assessment (EIPA), and the foundational skills to prepare for the performance portions of both these tests, as well as pursue additional credentials following completion of the program.

Is this program for you?

是的，如果你:

have a knack for languages
enjoy working with people and want to work within the Deaf community
like working in a variety of different environments