Sign Language Interpreter Education - Camden County College

Sign Language Interpreter Education from Camden County College is a Campus Associate Sign Language degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. Interpreters for the deaf serve as valuable communication links between deaf and hearing people. Interpreter services allow members of the deaf community to interact fully within society. The programprovides a base of general education courses together with specialized skill courses that qualify graduates for entry level interpreting positions. In addition to lecture and lab courses, this programincludes an Interpreting Seminar, Interpreting Lab, and Interpreting Practicum, which provide students with practical experience in interpreting while enrolled. The programalso provides closely supervised internship opportunities. Program Goals To prepare students to demonstrate an understanding of issues related to bilingualism and biculturalism as they affect the deaf community. To prepare students to demonstrate an appropriate level of fluency in American Sign Language as well as in a range of modalities for entry level interpreting. To prepare students to appropriately convey a spoken message into American Sign Language or Signed English as requested by the deaf consumer. To prepare students to appropriately voice a signedmessage from American Sign Language or Signed English into spoken English. To prepare students to demonstrate a knowledge of: the code of ethics set forth by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf,terms used in the interpreting profession, the role and function of a professional interpreter and be able to apply that knowledge to varied interpreting situations. To provide students with the knowledge to assess consumer needs, in areas of mode preference, language level, or environmental constraints. Program Student Learning Outcomes At the end of the program the graduate will be able to: 1. Discuss issues issues related to bilingualism and biculturalism as they affect the deaf community. 2. Sign in American Sign Language with fluency. 3. Convey a spoken message into American Sign Language or Signed English. 4. Voice a signed message from American Sign Language or Signed English. 5. Apply knowledge of the Code of Ethics set forth by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf; terms used in the interpreting profession and the role of a professional interpreter to various interpreting situations. Employment Opportunities Educational institutions Government offices Hospitals and medical offices Legal situations Social service agencies View more details on Camden County College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Sign Language courses.