Sign Language Interpreting Undergraduate Certificate

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The Sign Language Interpreting certificate prepares students with the theoretical and practical knowledge needed to enter field of American Sign Language/English interpretation. Students develop confidence in their working languages, proficiency in linguistic and cultural analysis, and the interpersonal skills needed to develop a relevant and sound professional practice.

Program Admission

Admission to the certificate will be based on the following:

Admission to Georgia State University;
Proof of a bachelor’s degree or higher;
Completion of an American Sign Language Interpreting Certificate Program application;
Completion of a program orientation;
Successful completion of an entrance interview demonstrating at least intermediate conversational proficiency in American Sign Language, and visual-motor fluency.

Certificate Requirements

Required (48 Hours)

Students must complete all required courses with a minimum grade of “B” or higher in one attempt.

ASL 3001 - Advanced American Sign Language I 3 Credit Hours
DFST 3115 - Deaf History and Culture 3 Credit Hours
DFST 3260 - Linguistics of Sign Language 3 Credit Hours
SLIP 3010 - Introduction to Interpreting-CTW 3 Credit Hours
SLIP 3050 - ASL to English I 3 Credit Hours
SLIP 3060 - English to ASL I 3 Credit Hours
SLIP 3200 - Service Learning 3 Credit Hours
SLIP 3400 - Engaging the Deaf-Blind Community 3 Credit Hours
SLIP 4000 - Educational Interpreting 3 Credit Hours
SLIP 4025 - Survey of Specialized Interpreting Settings 3 Credit Hours
SLIP 4045 - Ethics in the Interpreting Field 3 Credit Hours
SLIP 4050 - ASL to English II 3 Credit Hours
SLIP 4060 - English to ASL II 3 Credit Hours
SLIP 4070 - Practicum I 3 Credit Hours
SLIP 4080 - Practicum II 6 Credit Hours

Sign Language Interpreting Undergraduate Certificate

Program Admission

Certificate Requirements

Required (48 Hours)

Total Hours: Minimum of 48 Semester Hours