Guided Pathways

Sign Language/Interpreting, AS S0801 (entry SIGN 101-104)

Program: S0801

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Suggested Sequence of CourseworkIndicates Courses Offered Online

Fall Semester (Year 1)

Course Prefix	Title	Units
ENGL 1A	Freshman Composition	4.0
SIGN 101	American Sign Language 1	4.0
SIGN 201	Introduction to Deaf Studies	3.0
A/AS PE	Meet AA/AS Phys Well-Being Req	1.0
Total:		12.0

ENGL 1A prerequisite for SIGN 227 SIGN 101 preferred completion in summer or winter

Winter Semester (Year 1)

Course Prefix	Title	Units
SIGN 102	American Sign Language 2	4.0
Total:		4.0

Spring Semester (Year 1)

Course Prefix	Title	Units
SIGN 108	Fingerspelling	2.0
SIGN 103	American Sign Language 3	4.0
SIGN 202	Cultures in the Deaf Community	3.0
SPCH 1A	Public Speaking	4.0
Total:		13.0

SPCH 1A prerequisite for SIGN 231

Summer Semester (Year 1)

Course Prefix	Title	Units
A/AS SELF	AA/AS E LifelongUnderst Course	3.0
Total:		3.0

Area E: Recommendation SPCH 26, PUBH 24, COUN 5

Fall Semester (Year 2)

Course Prefix	Title	Units
SIGN 104	American Sign Language 4	4.0
SIGN 105	American Sign Language 5	4.0
SIGN 210	ASL Structure	3.0
SIGN 220	Translation: ASL&English	4.0
SIGN 223	Introduction Interpreting	3.0
Total:		18.0

SIGN 105 recommendation to have completed prior to this term; 14 units is required to stay on track to completion

Winter Semester (Year 2)

Course Prefix	Title	Units
A/AS ARTS	AA/AS GE C1 Arts Crse	3.0
Total:		3.0

Area C1: ARTS recommendation THTR 11

Spring Semester (Year 2)

Course Prefix	Title	Units
SIGN 227	Interpreting 1	4.0
A/AS MATH	Meet AA/AS Math Comptcy Req	3.0
A/AS BEH	AA/AS D-2 Elective Course	3.0
SIGN 250	Interpreting with Classifiers	1.5
Total:		11.5

(5-5.5 units) to be completed this semester & Area D:BEV recommendation SOC 110, PSCY 1A, Electives: SIGN 240, 250, 260 & 299 3 courses SPCH 30, ANTH 6 following terms as noted; may be taken fall/spring

Fall Semester (Year 3)

Course Prefix	Title	Units
SIGN 231	Interpreting 2	4.0
A/AS AMIST	AA/AS GE D1 Hist & Poli Sc Cr	3.0
Total:		7.0

Area B 1/2: Recommendation PSYC 1B, BIOL 6, ANTH 1 SIGN 201 & 202 may be completed before this term

Winter Semester (Year 3)

Course Prefix	Title	Units
SIGN 240	Interpreters: Vocabulary	2.0
SIGN 260	(or) Video Interpreting
Total:		2.0

SIGN 240 possible for elective

Spring Semester (Year 3)

Course Prefix	Title	Units
SIGN 232	Interpreting 3	4.0
Total:		4.0

Summer Semester (Year 3)

Course Prefix	Title	Units
SIGN 240	Interpreters: Vocabulary	2.0
SIGN 260	(or) Video Interpreting
Total:		2.0

Fall Semester (Year 4)

Course Prefix	Title	Units
SIGN 225	Interpreting Ethics	2.0
SIGN 239	Interpreting 4	2.0
SIGN 299	Special Projects in Sign	2.0
Total:		6.0

SIGN 299 elective course preferred w/SIGN 239 Submit petition: inside.mtsac.edu, Student Tab#45

Program Notes

Degree requirements include reading competency. This requirement is met by attaining eligibility for READ 100 or by completing READ 90. Complete the online Assessment Questionnaire (AQ) at https://www.mtsac.edu/assessment/aq/

For information on Sign Language/Intepreting program: https://www.mtsac.edu/sign-language/

To make an appointment, please call the Counseling Department (909) 274-4380 or visit https://www.mtsac.edu/counseling/ge-sheets/

Sign Language/Interpreter Counselor Liaison: Alana Bachor

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Total Number of Units: 85.5

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