American Sign Language/English Interpreting

Valdosta State University

United States of America, Aberdeen

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Valdosta State University

United States of America , Aberdeen

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines15-Aug-2022

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 15,625 / term

Next Intake 15-Aug-2022

American Sign Language/English Interpreting

About

American Sign Language, a form of communication used primarily in deaf communities, is a language in which people use their hands and other body parts to converse without sound. The American Sign Language and English Interpreting program (ASL) at Valdosta State prepares students to interpret American Sign Language in a variety of settings. There is a high demand for qualified interpreters, who play a vital role in assisting those who are deaf and hard of hearing and serve a critical role in the educational system.

The American Sign Language interpreting curriculum can be completed on campus or online utilizing distance education classrooms, video conferencing and webcam. Students learn interpreting and transliteraآtion skills and gain in-depth knowledge of the field and an understanding of the interpreter's role within the school system. To enhance the classroom experience, students participate in field labs, practiآcum experiences and internships within local public school settings. Upon completion of the ASL degree program, students qualify to take state and national evaluations for interآpreter proficiency.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Students entering the University directly from high school must maintain a GPA of 2.0 or better on all course work undertaken in order to continue as Theatre and Dance majors. If in any given semester a student's overall GPA falls below 2.0, the student will have one semester (fall or spring) to bring it back up to or above 2.0. If the overall GPA remains below 2.0 for two consecutive semesters, the student will be requested to change majors. Any student who fails to respond to that request will automatically be transferred to an undeclared major status. Students who enter the University as transfer students who wish to continue a major in Theatre or Dance must have a GPA of at least 2.0 on all course work undertaken. Upon acceptance as a major, a student must maintain an overall 2.0 GPA as described above.

English Program Requirements

*English Proficiency

Students who are non-native speakers of English, who transfer from an institution of higher education outside the United States where English was not the language of the institution, are required to submit an English language proficiency exam score from one of the approved below along with their foreign credentials.
1. Accuplacer
  1. Reading: 237
  2. Write Placer: 4
2. Cambridge English Scale Score (which can be demonstrated in Cambridge English : First (FCE), Advanced (CAE) or Proficiency (CPE).
  1. Requirement: 169 (CPE=180)
3. Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) IGSCE and “O” Level “English” Exams
  1. Requirement: "D" or better
4. English Language Institute
  1. Requirement: Completion of Level 6 at VSU’s English Language Institute with a B Average or better will also meet language requirements. For more information, including how to apply visit The VSU English Language Institute website.
5. International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
  1. Requirement: 6.0
6. Michigan English Test (MET)
  1. Requirement: 55
7. Pearson (PTE) Academic
  1. Requirement: 53
8. TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
  1. Requirement: 69 (Internet version) or 523 (paper version)