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| Why do I need a bachelor’s degree in sign language interpreting?
The Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc., (RID), a national membership organization of professionals who provide sign language interpreting/transliterating services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing persons, provides a National Testing System which certifies qualified interpreters. Recently, RID has mandated that all applicants obtain an associate’s degree by the year 2008 and a bachelor’s degree by the year 2012.
Therefore, you cannot apply for RID certifications without an associate’s degree by 2008 or a bachelor’s degree by 2012.
Your salary as a sign language interpreter can vary greatly if you are or are not certified by RID.
Please check RID’s website (www.rid.org) for more information.
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SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETING
Bachelor of Science
Degree without teaching licensure.
The Bachelor of Science in Sign Language Interpreting (SLI) is designed for students who have completed an associate degree in sign language interpreting* or the equivalent. Students will complete coursework focusing on sign language interpreting and deafness including general education hours beyond the associate degree.
Course # |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
GENERAL EDUCATION*
*Students are expected to complete a minimum of 12 hours of GE as part of their associate's degree. |
Required Courses:
Area V: BIO 107
Area VI: RHB 210 |
56 hours |
| PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS |
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52 hours |
| SLI 310 |
Linguistics in ASL I |
4 |
| SLI 320 |
Interpreting I |
4 |
| SLI 330 |
Transliterating I |
4 |
| SLI 340 |
Legal and Ethical Aspects of Interpreting |
4 |
| SLI 360 |
Educational Interpreting |
4 |
| SLI 370 |
Interpreting Through Technology |
4 |
| SLI 390 |
Trends in Deaf Culture |
4 |
| SLI 410 |
Linguistics in ASL II |
4 |
| SLI 420 |
Interpreting II |
4 |
| SLI 430 |
Transliterating II |
4 |
| SLI 440 |
Interpreting Specialities and Settings |
4 |
| SLI 480 |
Voicing Registers |
4 |
| SLI 490 |
Senior Enrichment Project |
4 |
PROFESSIONAL ELECTIVES
Select two
SLI 380
RHB 301, 303, 305, 410, 408
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Deaf-Blind: Their Language Culture and Needs (4)
Medical Aspects of Disability (4)
Strategies for Employing People with Disabilities (4)
Substance Abuse: Society and Human Services (4)
Counseling Aspects of Deafness (4)
Community Aspects of Deafness (4) |
8 hours
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| TRANSFER CREDITS/ELECTIVES |
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76 hours |
Total Quarter Hours: 192
NOTE: * WSU currently has a partnership with the following associate degree programs: Cincinnati State, Columbus State, Sinclair Community College, Ohio University - Chillicothe Campus
Program information last modified Wednesday, 27th August, 2008 @ 03:27pm
ASL and SLI Faculty
Greta Knigga, SLI Program Advisor, ASL and SLI Instructor
Greta.knigga@wright.edu
937-775-2715 Videophone
Barbara Dunaway, ASL and SLI Instructor
Barbara.dunaway@wright.edu
ADJUNCTS
Deron Emmons
Susan Fraker
Annie Welch
Elizabeth White
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