Sign Language Interpreting, AAS

1. Graduates will demonstrate a respect for the cultural values of the Deaf Community.

2. Graduates will independently develop and execute a dynamically equivalent message for members of the Deaf community in American Sign Language.

3. Graduates will analyze issues of language, power, and control & their impact on the role of the interpreter and goals for interpreting.

4. Graduates will complete a minimum of 432 total interpreting internship hours, consisting of observation and active interpreting, monitored by a certified mentor interpreter. A minimum of 100 hours must be completed as active interpreting.

5. Graduates will complete a minimum of 80 Service-Learning hours that will benefit members of the Deaf, DeafBlind, Deaf/Disabled, and Hard of Hearing.

6. Graduates will collaborate with intern and professional peers to create a dynamically equivalent message in ASL for theatrical, conference, and other community events.

7. Graduates will develop a professional portfolio including a resume outlining education, experience, and skills for an entry-level practitioner position in the field of interpreting; a professional LinkedIn account with professional email address and headshot, and three letters of reference.