Sign Language Interpretation (Diploma)
Curriculum Guideline
Applicants must meet the admission requirements listed below:
- General College Admission Requirements;
- successful completion of ENGL 1130 or CMNS 1115 (3 credits) or equivalent;
- proficiency in American Sign Language (demonstrated during the screening and selection process); and
- an understanding of the Deaf community, Deaf culture, hearing culture and the field of Sign Language interpreting, as demonstrated by one of the following:
- successful completion of an ASL and Deaf Studies Program; or
- successful completion of the following seven courses (21 credits) (or equivalent as indicated in the BC Transfer Guide):
- Students are responsible for providing all necessary documentation to demonstrate English Entrance requirements or equivalencies.
Graduation Requirements For Students Completing By Summer 2023:
- Successful completion of 60 credits
- 25% (15 credits) of all coursework must be completed at Douglas College
- Time limit to complete program graduation requirements: seven (7) years
Graduation Requirements For Students Completing After Summer 2023:
- Successful completion of 60 credits
- 50% (30 credits) of all coursework must be completed at Douglas College
- Graduate in Good Academic Standing (Cumulative GPA of 1.50 – See Academic Performance Policy)
- Time limit to complete program graduation requirements: seven (7) years
Course Requirements:
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
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Semester I |
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Positionality in the Deaf Community |
2.50 |
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Foundations of Practice I |
3.00 |
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Interpretation I: Translation |
3.00 |
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Deaf Community Service Learning I |
2.50 |
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American Sign Language Level 8 |
3.00 |
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Semester I Total Credits |
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14.00 |
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Semester II |
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Ethics & Professional Decision Making |
2.50 |
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Foundations of Practice II |
2.00 |
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Interpretation Theory & Practice II |
3.00 |
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Deaf Community Service Learning II |
2.50 |
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Deafhood: Pathways to Identity & Diversity |
2.50 |
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American Sign Language Level 9 |
3.00 |
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Semester II Total Credits |
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15.50 |
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Semester III |
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Interpretation Theory & Practice III: Community |
3.00 |
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American Sign Language Level 10 |
3.00 |
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Semester III Total Credits |
6.00 |
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Semester IV |
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Self & Community of Practice |
3.00 |
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Interpreting in Educational Settings |
3.00 |
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Interpretation Theory & Practice IV |
5.00 |
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Advanced American Sign Language for Interpreters |
3.00 |
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Semester IV Total Credits |
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14.00 |
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Semester V |
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Practicum Readiness |
1.50 |
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Practicum I |
4.50 |
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Practicum II |
4.50 |
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Semester V Total Credits |
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10.50 |
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Total Program Credits |
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60.00 |