A Sign Language Interpreter is a person specially trained to facilitate communication between the deaf, and hearing communities. State certification for interpreters is required by taking the Quality Assurance Examination as issued through the Division on Deafness for the State of Michigan. Basic skills assessment and advising information may be found on page 8 of this catalog. An interpreter screening is required after the successful completion of SIGN 163 and SIGN 167. 162 SIGN 163 SIGN 164 SIGN 161 SIGN 166 SIGN 167 SIGN 261 Lim.
Students are responsible for completing all requirements as stated.
The only official documentation of program completion status is an audit conducted by the Registrar's Office that is initiated when students apply for a degree or certificate. Students are expected to apply one semester prior to the semester they plan to graduate.