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The particular design of this program allows a
concentration in one of two sequences: Interpreter for the Deaf or American Sign Language Studies.
The Interpreter for the Deaf Sequence is designed to expose students to those interpreting
skills necessary to function as an interpreter in a wide range of settings. The academic preparation will provide a foundation for the students to sit for
certification evaluation conducted by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf or National Association of the
Deaf, and/or interpreting agencies in Long Island and New York City.
The American Sign Language Studies Sequence is designed for individuals who are interested in the fields of deafness, linguistics, psychology as it
relates to deafness, social work and/or special education but do not want to become interpreters.
Graduates will be prepared for transfer to four-year degree programs in
deafness rehabilitation, social work, special education and other
related areas. Students interested in pursuing New York State
certification as a teacher of American Sign Language in public schools
are advised to pursue the Interpreter for the Deaf sequence which
satisfies the state requirement of 36 credits in ASL.
Students must achieve a minimum passing grade of C in all ASL courses in order to proceed to the next ASL course.
Only one repeat will be permitted
Admission Procedures and Requirements
Interpreter Sequence:
To be considered for admission to the Interpreter Sequence, the student must have completed each of the following courses with a
grade of B or higher:
SL10: American Sign Language I (3 credits)
SL14: American Sign Language II (3 credits)
SL23: Deaf Culture and Contemporary Issues (3 credits)
EG11: Standard Freshman Composition (3 credits)
EG33: The Structure of English (3 credits)
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