American Sign Language and Interpreting Studies (AA)
The Associate Arts in American Sign Language and Interpreting Studies degree is designed to provide the foundation for students interested in pursuing a career in American Sign Language Interpreting or within the Deaf community.
Minimum Credits Required: 60
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What courses will I need to take?
AGEC-A Requirements: 37 credits | ||
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All General Education coursework must be selected from approved AZ General Education Curriculum. | ||
Course | Course Title | Hours |
Composition |
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ENG 101 | College Composition I | 3 |
ENG 102 | College Composition II | 3 |
Mathematics |
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MAT 140 or higher (3) | College Mathematics (5) or higher (3) | 3 |
Arts & Humanities | Two courses from different disciplines | 6 |
Social & Behavioral Sciences | ASL 200 Introduction to the Deaf Community One additional course, excluding ASL | 3 3 |
Physical & Biological Sciences | Two courses | 8 |
Options | ASL 101 American Sign Language I ASL 102 American Sign Language II | 4 4 |
Special Requirements | ||
Must be met within the AGEC or degree requirements by a minimum of 2 courses. | ||
Intensive Writing/Critical Inquiry | "W" | |
Ethnic/Race/Gender Awareness | "E" | |
Contemporary Global/International Awareness or Historical Awareness | "C" | |
Degree Requirements: 23 credits | ||
Course | Course Title | Hours |
ASL 201 | American Sign Language III | 4 |
ASL 202 | American Sign Language IV | 4 |
ASL 203 | Comparative Analysis of American Sign Language to English | 3 |
ASL 215 | American Sign Language Literature Narratives | 3 |
ITP 201 | Ethics and Social Justice of Interpreting | 3 |
ITP 211 | Fundamentals of Interpreting I | 3 |
ITP 212 | Fundamentals of Interpreting II | 3 |
Any additional coursework as needed to complete 60 total credit hours. | ||
What will I learn?
Upon successful completion of this program, students will:
- demonstrate American Sign Language communication competency and apply knowledge of American Sign language linguistics
- discuss and apply knowledge of text analysis between English and American Sign Language
- analyze, identify and apply personal, professional and ethical decisions in a manner consistent with social justice models and standard Interpreting professional practice
- and demonstrate interpersonal competencies that foster effective communication and productive collaboration with colleagues, consumers and employers within the Deaf community
How will my placement test scores affect my course sequence?
Depending on your English and/or Math placement scores, you may be required to take an additional course or courses that will increase the posted estimated timeline. Placement tests are given to students to determine their specific knowledge or proficiency in math and English, for the purpose of assigning them to the appropriate courses. Test scores are valid for two years. Students can also use their ACT or SAT scores to place them into math and English courses.
Tracks based on current degree minimum requirements for English and Math.
English/Reading
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Math
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Work with an advisor to ensure completion of your pathway in a timely manner.