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©2011 Bishop State Community College

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MAIN CAMPUS351 North Broad StreetMobile, AL 36603-5898

For information, call (251) 405-7000 local1 (800) 523-7235 (in-state long distance)

or visit www.bishop.edu

STuDeNT SeRVIceS AVAILABLe

Admissions........................................................................ (251) 405.7000Financial Aid.................................................................... (251) 405.7015 Veterans Affairs............................................................ (251) 405.7020

JOB OPPORTuNITIeS

Many career opportunities exist in the fi eld for pro-fessional sign language interpreters. Currently, the demand for interpreters is promising in a variety of work settings, including education, social services, religious, government, business, performing arts, mental health, rehabilitation, medical, legal fi elds, and more.

AccReDITATIONBishop State Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Com-mission on Colleges to award associate degrees, certifi -cates and short certifi cates. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call (404) 679.4500 for questions about the accreditation of Bishop State Community College.

A Member of the Alabama Community College System

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M A I N C A M P U S

NONDISCRIMINATORY STATEMENT The Alabama State Board of Education through the Alabama Department of Post-secondary Education proclaims nondiscriminatory practices in Alabama two-year institutions under the jurisdiction of the Alabama State Board of Education. It is the offi cial policy of the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education and Bishop State that no persons shall, on the basis of race, color, disability, sex, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefi ts of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.

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PROGRAM OPTIONSASSOcIATe IN ScIeNce

AMeRIcAN SIGN LANGuAGe

General education courses credit Hours 41ENG 101 English Composition 3ENG 102 English Composition II 3ART 100 Art Appreciation OR MUS 101 Music Appreciation 3SPH 106 Fundamentals of Oral Communications OR SPH 107 Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3Additional Humanities/Fine Arts Courses* 6MTH 110 Finite Mathematics OR MTH 112 Precalculus Algebra 3Natural Sciences with Laboratory Courses* 8 History or Literature or Social and Behavioral Courses* 12*See Catalog for course options.

Required courses credit Hours 22ASL 101 American Sign Language I 3ASL 102 American Sign Language II 3ASL 103 American Sign Language III 3ASL 104 American Sign Language IV 3ASL 105 American Sign Language V 3ASL 120 Careers Using ASL 1ASL 121 Deaf Culture 3ASL 122 Observational Experiences in ASL 2ASL 201 Linguistics 1 Total credit Hours 63

SHORT ceRTIfIcATeINTeRPReTeR TRAINING PROGRAM

Required courses credit Hours 26ITP 119 Fingerspelling and Numbers ORITP 123 Artistic Interpreting 1ITP 201 Interpreting I 4ITP 202 Interpreting II 4ITP 203 Interpreting III 4ITP 213 Practicum I 2ITP 214 Practicum II 2ITP 225 Psychological/Social Aspects of Deafness 3ITP 226 Etymology for Interpreters 3ITP 227 Interpreting in the Multicultural Setting 3

Total credit Hours 26

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE

The American Sign Language Studies program provides an intensive two year program to prepare students to begin a career as a sign language interpreter. Because interpreters work in a variety of settings, students are required to broaden their general knowledge in a variety of areas. Background in English composition, communication skills, social studies, and computer use is essential.

In addition, students will study the signs, facial expressions, and body language that are essential components of this unique communication system. Upon completion of the two year Associate in Science degree, the coursework will transfer to a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Sign Language Interpreting at a four-year college or university.

INTeRPReTeR TRAINING PROGRAM

This program consists of a three part sequence of study, which focuses on the role and responsibilities of the interpreter, certification criteria/evaluations, skills and competencies needed, introduction into various interpreting settings, history and terminology used in the field, and modes of communication used by the deaf and hard-of-hearing community. Students will be able to understand the role and responsibility needed to become a professional sign language interpreter and build receptive and expressive skills in American Sign Language. Upon completion, students will receive a short certificate in Interpreting Training. NOTE: Those without signing skills are advised to enroll in the American Sign Language Studies program to acquire them.

PROGRAM cOSTS

Bishop State offers high quality instruction at an affordable cost. Tuition and fees are among the lowest in the state of Alabama.

fINANcIAL AID

A number of financial aid opportunities are available: Pell Grant, Veterans Benefits, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, (FSEOG), Work Study and scholarships, including senior citizen scholarships. Apply for financial aid online at wwwfafsa.gov.

PLAceMeNT TeSTING

Students entering the American Sign Language or Interpreter Training programs must take the COMPASS entrance exam (required by the Alabama State Board of Education) or provide documented proof of exemption.

ADMISSION PROceDuReS

Obtain an Admissions Application in person on the Main Campus or log on to www.bishop.edu. Be prepared to furnish an official copy of your high school transcript or a copy of the General Equivalency Diploma (GED) Certificate issued by the appropriate state education agency. Applicants will be notified of acceptance by the College via mail after all enrollment materials have been submitted. Then you will meet with a Counselor for Academic Advisement.

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