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Miami-Dade
College, North Campus, offers an Associate of Science (A.S.)
degree in Sign Language Interpretation. 72 credits are required.
The program is designed to develop the skills necessary to
interpret the communications between deaf or hard of hearing persons
and hearing individuals in an accurate and effective manner.
Also dev eloped is a practical understanding of aspects of
deaf studies and Deaf culture and community.
Graduates should be able to interpret at a basic level, and
to achieve a minimum of Level 1 on the Quality Assurance (QA)
Screening of the Florida Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf,
which is traditionally required for employment as an interpreter in
the state.
In
addition the program will provide a foundation, especially with an
accompanying Associate of Arts degree, for those persons who wish to
pursue advanced degrees in preparation for careers in special
education, vocational rehabilitation or other human service fields.
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Frequently Asked Questions. |
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Degree
Requirements |
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Courses
required for the A.S. degree are divided into three areas (Total 72
Credits):
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Subject
Major Courses - 50 Credits
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Students
must complete the following courses in Sign Language, aspects of Deaf
studies and interpreting:
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Elective
Courses - 7 Credits*
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Elective
credits are to be earned from the following list of courses
*at least one course must be unrelated to
the major
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DEP
2000
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Human
Growth and Development
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3
Credits
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EDF
1005
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Introduction
to Education
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3
Credits
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EEX
2000
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Introduction
to Special Education
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3
Credits
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HUS
1001
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Introduction
to Human Services
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3
Credits
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LIN
2670
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Modern
English Grammar
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3
Credits
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PCO
2731
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Human
Relations
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3
Credits
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PSY
2012
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Introduction
to Psychology
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3
Credits
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SOP
2002 |
Social
Psychology |
3
Credits |
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ASL
1906
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Directed
Independent Studies
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1-2
Credits
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ASL
1140C
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American
Sign Language 1
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4
Credits
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SPA
2001
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Introduction
to Communication Disorders
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3
Credits
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SPC
2050 |
Voice
and Diction |
3
Credits |
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TPP
1100
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Acting
1
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3
Credits
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General
Education Courses - 15 Credits
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These
courses are required for all Associates of Science degrees.
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ENC
1101 |
English
Composition |
3
Credits |
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SPC
1017
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Fundamentals
of Speech Communication
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3
Credits
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PHI
2604
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Critical
Thinking and Ethics
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3
Credits
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CLP 1006
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Psychology
of Personal Effectiveness
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3
Credits
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(See
Below)
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Math
/ Science
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3
Credits
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3
credits (excluding labs) may be earned from any of the following
courses:
Math:
MAC, MAD, MAP, MAS, MGF, QMB, STA
Science:
AST, BOT, BSC CHM, GLY, HUN 1201, MCB, MET, OCE,
PCB 2033, PSC, PHY, ZOO |
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Computer
Competency
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By
the 16th earned college level credit (excluding ESL, ENS
and college preparatory courses), a student must take the computer
competency test and pass or
By
the 31st earned college level credit (excluding ESL, ENS
and college preparatory courses), a student must pass CGS 1060, an
equivalent continuing education or vocational credit course or
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The Program
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The
Interpretation Program begins with American Sign Language 2.
Therefore students must previously have acquired some basic
skill and knowledge. This
is often obtained through high school courses, non-credit classes in
the community or informal contact with deaf persons.
Students NOT having this foundation should begin with
American Sign Language 1.
Students
wishing to enroll in ASL 3 or a higher course will need to take and
pass an evaluation to determine the best placement.
This is required of ALL students, both those already
attending Miami-Dade or new students entering for the first time.
Students
who have previously earned an Associate’s degree or higher will be
exempt from having to complete the General Education Requirements.
Past transcripts will be reviewed to determine whether
courses previously taken are equivalent to elective courses.
Both
day and evening courses are available to accommodate student with
various work schedules
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 LOCATION:English Department 11380 NW 27th Avenue Miami, Florida 33167 USA Building 1, Third Floor Room 1354 Miami, Fl 33167
(305) 237-1249
STAFF:
Josett Peat
ChairpersonE-mail: jpeat@mdc.eduPhone: 305-237-1305 Ellen Milmed
Assistant to the Chair
E-Mail: emilmed@mdc.edu
Phone: 305-237-1318 Feliza Gomez
SecretaryE-Mail: fgomez@mdc.eduPhone: 305-237-8131
Main Deparment Number
Phone: 305-237-1300
For more information, please contact emilmed@mdc.edu
or jpeat@mdc.edu
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