Students are encouraged to take classes in the recommended order. Course prerequisites are in place to protect the student and to insure a certain level of proficiency. American Sign Language is used exclusively in the classes. Very little, if any, voicing is used for instructional purposes.
Many classes require additional lab hours.
Whether pursuing an Associate in Applied Science or Associate in Arts degree, students are required to consult with departmental staff before registering for any SLNG classes. The Associate in Applied Science Degree in American Sign Language, Sign Language Interpreter option is comprised of a combination of technical and general education courses. The Degree requires 71-73 semester hours of designated course work. Students must pass a mid-program evaluation, the Level I State Certification exam, as well as a program exit exam in order to complete degree requirements. Students are expected to maintain a 2.5 grade point average in all program course work.