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2019 - 2020 FCC Academic Catalog
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2019 - 2020 FCC Academic Catalog
Departmental Requirements
ASLS 230 Deaf Culture and Oppression 3
ASLS 232 ASL Linguistics 3
INTP 104 Introduction to Interpreting 3
INTP 112 Foundations of Interpreting 3
INTP 114 Consecutive Interpreting 3
INTP 212 ASL to English I 3
INTP 214 English to ASL I 3
INTP 216 Transliterating I 3
INTP 222 ASL to English II 3
INTP 224 English to ASL II 3
INTP 226 Transliterating II 3
INTP 228 Interpreting Environments 1
INTP 230 Internship Seminar & Interpreting Environment 1
INTR 103 Internship 3
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American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter
Preparatory Program
Certificate (Career)
Prepares students to work as an entry-level sign language interpreter to
facilitate and mediate communication between Deaf/hard of hearing and
hearing people. Students will develp skills in receptive and expressive American
Sign Language. Students will experience a variety of learning environments,
including classroom work, laboratory practice and field placement. Students will
be required to have both in-class and out-of-class experience with members of
the Deaf community to further develop ASL fluency and cultural competency.
Upon graduation, students will be prepared to work as an entry-level interpreter
in the field or to continue their studies at a four-year institution.
* Students are required to maintain a B or higher in all ASLS and INTP courses
in order to continue in the program. Students will be required to meet with
the Program Manager for admission into the Program.
Course Credits
Department Requirements
ASLS 124 Introduction to Deaf Community and History 3
ASLS 225 American Sign Language V 4
ASLS 230 Deaf Culture and Oppression 3
ASLS 232 ASL Linguistics 3
INTP 104 Introduction to Interpreting 3
INTP 112 Foundations of Interpreting 3
INTP 114 Consecutive Interpreting 3
INTP 212 ASL to English I 3
INTP 214 English to ASL I 3
INTP 216 Transliterating I 3
INTP 222 ASL to English II 3
INTP 224 English to ASL II 3
INTP 226 Transliterating II 3
INTP 228 Interpreting Environments 1
INTP 230 Internship Seminar & Interpreting Environment 1
INTR 103 Internship 3
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American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter
Preparatory Program
A.A.S Degree (Career)
Prepares students to work as an entry-level sign language interpreter to
facilitate and mediate communication between Deaf/hard of hearing and
hearing people. Students will develop skills both receptive and expressive
American Sign Language. Students will experience a variety of learning
environments, including classroom work, laboratory practice and field
placement. Students will be required to have both in-class and out-of-class
experience with members of the Deaf community to further develop ASL
fluency and cultural competency. Upon graduation, students will be prepared
to work as an entry-level interpreter in the field or to continue their studies at a
four-year institution.
* Students are required to maintain a B or higher in all ASLS and INTP courses
in order to continue in the program. Students will be required to meet with
the Program Manager for admission into the Program.
• Students must complete their English and Mathematics within the first 24
credits.
• One course must meet the cultural competence graduation requirement.
• CORE: The General Education COREis that foundation of the higher
education curriculum providing a coherent intellectual experience for all
students. Students should check with an advisor or the transfer institution
(ARTSYS) before selecting General Education CORE requirements.
• In some General Education categories (Mathematics, Biological & Physical
Sciences), a 4-credit course selected from the GenEd course list will satisfy the
requirement in place of a 3-credit course. Students should check with an advisor
before selecting these courses.
• Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in ENGL 101.
Course Credits
English
ENGL 101 English Composition 3
Mathematics
Mathematics Elective (GenEd course list) (MATH 120 recommended) 3
Social & Behavioral Sciences
Social Science Elective (GenEd course list)
(recommend PSYC 101, SOCY 101, or HUMS 102) 3
Arts & Humanities
Arts & Humanities Elective (GenEd course list)
(ENGL 231 or COMM 103 recommended) 3
Biological & Physical Sciences
Biological & Physical Sciences Elective (GenEd course list) 3
General Education Electives
ASLS 124 Introduction to Deaf Community and History
(satisfies cultural competence requirement) 3
ASLS 225 American Sign Language V 4
Physical Education, Health, or Nutrition Requirement (waived for this program)
American Sign Language Studies
Certificate (Career)
The American Sign Language Studies certificate is currently under revision.
Please contact the programmanager and/or consult the catalog addendum
for updates.
Introduces students to the history, community, and culture of the Deaf. Students
work towards gaining fluency and mastery of American Sign Language by
acquiring foundational skills, vocabulary, acceptance, and knowledge of the Deaf
community and by gaining an understanding of this unique non-verbal language.
Students gain confidence by becoming involved in the Deaf Community through
coursework and service learning hours.
By obtaining a certificate in American Sign Language (ASL) Studies, students
have a strong foundation to further their studies in ASL discourse, interpreting,
and education of the Deaf, or other related fields. This certificate also provides
individuals with the skills they need to work with the Deaf community and Deaf
individuals more effectively. This certificate can be used to meet the elective
requirements of the AA degree in general studies as well as the A.A.S. degree in
Sign Language Interpreter Preparatory Program.
Course Credits
Departmental Requirements
ASLS 123 American Sign Language Fingerspelling and Number Use 3
ASLS 120 Visual Gestural Communication 3
ASLS 121 American Sign Language I 3
ASLS 122 American Sign Language II 4
ASLS 124 Introduction to Deaf Community and History 3
ASLS 223 American Sign Language III 4
ASLS 224 American Sign Language IV 4
ASLS 206 American Deaf Culture 3
INTR 103 Internship 3
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Arts & Humanities
A.A. Degree (Transfer)
The study of Arts and Humanities is the study of how human beings understand,
express, and experience themselves and their culture. It includes language,
literature, writing, art, theater, music, communications, digital media, and
philosophy. Through the study of these disciplines, we learn how to think critically,
independently, and imaginatively, how to understand the complexity of the world
we live in and imagine a better one, and how to communicate effectively the
variety of human experiences that define our individual and interconnected lives.
The Associate of Arts in Arts & Humanities introduces students to a broad array of
the Arts and Humanities, and prepares students to transfer to four-year institutions
in Arts and Humanities disciplines. Some students will choose an approved Area of
Concentration, while others will explore the Arts and Humanities more generally.
• Students must complete their creditEnglish and Mathematics within the first
24 credits.
• One course must meet the cultural competence graduation requirement.
• CORE: The General Education COREis that foundation of the higher education
curriculum providing a coherent intellectual experience for all students. Students
should check with an advisor or the transfer institution (ARTSYS) before selecting
General Education CORE requirements.
• In some General Education categories (Mathematics, Biological & Physical
Sciences), a 4-credit course selected from the GenEd course list will satisfy the
requirement in place of a 3-credit course. Students should check with an advisor
before selecting these courses.
• For the PE/Health & Nutrition requirement, a 3-credit Physical Education or Health
course may satisfy the requirement in place of a 1-credit course. Students should
check with an advisor before selecting this course.
• Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in ENGL 101.
• Students must complete a minimum of nine credits at the 200-level.
Course Credits
English
ENGL 101 English Composition 3
Mathematics
Mathematics Elective (Gen Ed course list) 3
Social & Behavioral Sciences
Two courses selected from different disciplines (Gen Ed course list) 6
Arts & Humanities
Three Gen Ed courses, one selected from each area:
Arts, Humanities, & Communications 9
Biological & Physical Sciences
Two courses, one of which must be a lab science (Gen Ed course list) 7
General Education Elective(Select from GenEd course list) 3
Physical Education, Health, or Nutrition Requirement
(Select one PHED, HLTH, or NUTR course) 1
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Take a minimum of 15 credits of Arts & Humanities electives from any of the
disciplines listed below. At least 6 credits must be in the same discipline. It is
imperative that students consult with an advisor before registering to maximize
transfer of coursework.
• Art (ARTT)
• American Sign Language Studies (ASLS)
• Communications (COMM)
• English Literature (ENGL)
• Film & Video Production (FILM)
• Graphic Design (GRPH)
• Humanities (HUMN)
• Music (MUSC)
• Philosophy (PHIL)
• Theater (THEA)
• World Languages (ARBC, CHIN, FREN, GERM, ITAL, LATN, RUSS, SPAN)
• Students majoring in the Associate of Arts in Arts & Humanities without an
Area of Concentration should follow the curriculum outlined above and will
have 13 unrestricted elective credits.
• Students majoring in an Area of Concentration will follow the curriculum for
their major (Art; Communications (Speech); English; Film & Video Production;
Graphic Design; Music; Theatre).
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