The Sign Language program will prepare students mainly for employment as
interpreters for the deaf and hard of hearing students in public schools.
The focus is primarily on public schools from kindergarten through high school.
The interpreter serves the student and school to interpret the classroom
teacher's instruction and direction.
The interpreter attends the class with the student being assisted. Also, the interpreter assists the deaf education
teachers in classrooms specifically for deaf and hard of hearing students.
Interpreters serve under the direction of the Director of Deaf Education/Services for the independent school district. Interpreters are
assigned based on proficiency levels and the need of the student. Lufkin ISD
and Nacogdoches ISD serve other school districts within and outside their
counties.
Other interpreting opportunities are available in various religious organizations, social service agencies, hospitals, colleges, and judicial
systems. Specific certification levels are required for each type of
interpreting service rendered for the deaf or hard of hearing. An appropriate certification credential must be obtained from the Board of
Evaluation of Interpreter engaging in interpreting.
Certification
Graduates will need one or more years of practice and experience before they are able to challenge the State of Texas, Level I interpreter
certification. Interpreters are certified by the Board of Evaluation of
Interpreters. There are five levels of certification, each progressively
more difficult and, therefore, requiring more years of experience and specialized training.
|
Child and Family
Development
Sign Language Educational
Interpreting
Level 1 Certificate |
|
REQUIRED TECHNICAL CORE COURSES |
CREDIT HRS |
|
SLNG 1347 – Deaf Culture |
3 |
|
SLNG 1404 – Beginning Am. Sign
Language (ASL) I |
4 |
|
SLNG 1405 – Beginning Am. Sign
Language II |
4 |
|
SLNG 1344 – Intermediate ASL I |
3 |
|
SLNG 1345 – Intermediate ASL II |
3 |
|
SLNG 2301 – Interpreting I |
3 |
|
SLNG 2302 – Interpreting II |
3 |
|
SLNG 2315 – Interpreting in Education
Settings |
3 |
|
TECA 1303 – Families, School
and Community |
3 |
|
Total Hours for Certificate |
29 |
|
NOTE:
The SLNG courses
will not
satisfy language requirement at Angelina College or senior institutions.
These courses are not intended to transfer to a Deaf Education degree at a
senior institution. Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer
to an upper-level institution should consult the program advisor regarding
educational goals.
All students must be assessed for reading
skills and must pass college level requirement. Students with scores below
these levels must enroll in the appropriate developmental reading course
concurrently with SLNG courses. |
Angelina College is accredited by the Texas Higher Education Board and the
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
