Catalog 2010-2011 - South Texas College

American Sign Languageand Interpreter StudiesTrilingual InterpreterCertificateThe Trilingual Enhanced Certificate was createdto strengthen the skills of an interpreter whois currently utilizing the three languages ofASL, English and spoken Spanish in his or herprofessional work. This certificate was alsodesigned to offer training to interpreters who wouldlike to utilize these three languages or to add totheir existing skills.The Trilingual Enhanced Certificate requires aminimum language proficiency in both AmericanSign Language and Spanish.interested in pursuing an AAS Degree are requiredto consult with department staff before registeringfor any SLNG classes.The Associates of Applied Science Degree, DeafSupport Specialist Option is for individuals seekingemployment as an advocate, job coach, mentorand/or para-professional to Deaf consumers.Successful completion of degree requirementsensures that the student is knowledgeable oflinguistic and cultural aspects pertinent to theDeaf Community. Successful candidates willhave also achieved proficiency in the expressionand comprehension of American Sign Language.Specialization:Sign Language InterpreterAssociate of Applied ScienceThe AAS degree in Sign Language InterpreterSpecialization is comprised of a combination oftechnical and general education courses. Thedegree requires 72 semester hours of designatedcoursework. Students must pass a mid-programevaluation, the State Certification Basic Exam, aswell as a program exit exam in order to completedegree requirements. Students are expectedto maintain a 2.5 grade point average (GPA) inall program coursework. Students interested inpursuing an AAS Degree are required to consultwith department staff before registering for anySLNG classes. The Sign Language Interpreteroption is for individuals seeking employment asan interpreter. An interpreter is one who facilitatescommunication between persons who do not sharethe same language. Interpreting between Deaf andHearing cultures is a process of communicatingspoken English messages into American SignLanguage or Signed English as well as renderingAmerican Sign Language or Signed Englishmessages into spoken English.Advisory CommitteeMembers:Rosemary Linan Landa, Certified Interpreter; Carol Linan,Certified Interpreter; Cristina Y. Ordaz, Certified Interpreter;Chris Ardis, American Sign Language Teacher; Pat Zenor,Deputy Director for Administration for VAIL; Jennifer Powell,Deaf Support Specialist for VAIL; Sergio Saldana, ASLInstructorEx-officio Members:Dr. Ety Bischoff, Dean, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences;Dr. Jerry Zenor, ASL Instructor; Roland Quesada, STCInterpreter; Oscar Hernández, Director of Student LearningOutcomes & Assessment; Robert P. Cantú, Instructor &Program Developer.Specialization:Deaf Support SpecialistAssociate of Applied ScienceThe AAS degree in Deaf Support SpecialistSpecialization is comprised of a combinationof technical and general education courses.The degree requires 72 semester hours ofdesignated coursework. Students must pass amid-program evaluation and a program exit examin order to complete degree requirements. Inaddition, students will acquire social, cultural andeducational foundations necessary for working withDeaf and Hard of Hearing consumers in a varietyof settings. Students are expected to maintaina 2.5 grade point average (GPA) in all programcoursework. The program is designed to providethe student with sign language communicationskills necessary to communicate with a broadcross-section of Deaf consumers. Students150Liberal Arts and Social Sciences