American Sign Language Communication Program

The American Sign Language Communication Program is a one-year certificate program for students with no signing experience. Students in the program receive instruction in the skills and training required to meet the ASL proficiency standards required to be considered for admission to the Interpreter Training Program. A grade of “C” or above is required in all American Sign Language Communication Program courses to be considered for admission in the Interpreter Training Program. This one-year certificate (or equivalent course work and signing skills) is required for admission into the selective ITP program. Program graduates will not be certified interpreters.

American Sign Language Communication Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:

  • Communicate with the Deaf community in social settings;
  • understand the culture of the Deaf community;
  • demonstrate the connections between the ASL curriculum and their personal/academic lives;
  • compare and contrast the culture of the hearing community to the Deaf community;
  • and develop a stronger sense of connection to the Deaf community by participating in events sponsored by and for the Deaf community.

Individuals in the following professions will find the certificate beneficial for direct communication with Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing individuals.

  • Accessibility & Disability Services
  • Advocacy
  • Education
  • Service Providers
  • Religious
  • Healthcare Professions
  • Law Enforcement
  • Fire and Rescue Professions

Program Information July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011

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COST
Q: How much will this program cost me? (on-campus, WV resident)
A: Tuition and Fees: $3,652
  Books and supplies: $800-$900
  On-campus room & board: $6,672-7780
  Program Specific Costs $139
2010-11 catalog           what's new for 2011-12
 
FINANCING
Q: What are my financing options to pay for the program?
A: In addition to any grant and scholarship aid for which they are eligible, 75 % of graduates used loans to finance their education. The median debt for program graduates:
Federal loans completers on time $4,500
Federal loans completers not on time $14,250
Private Education loans $0
 Institution financing plan  $0
SUCCESS
Q: How long will it take me to complete this program?

A: The program is designed to take 9 months to complete.

25% of graduates from this program finished in this time

Q: What are the chances of getting a job when I graduate?

A: The job placement rate for students who completed the program in 2010-11 was 0% but 75% of the students have chosen to continue their education. This program is the first year of study for the AAS Interpreter training program offered at Pierpont.

      What type of jobs? WV info?

Q: Will I be able to play back my student loans?

A: 91.9% of students in this institution who took out federal student loans are successfully repaying them.

This repayment percentage includes Pierpont and Fairmont State University data.

 

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