SIGN 128 Introduction to Career Opportunities within the Deaf Community

This course introduces students to career opportunities within the field of interpreting and the ASL community. Focus is placed on relevant laws that impact the Deaf Community, the historical and current trends in the field of interpreting, the growth of Deaf Studies as a field and career opportunities afford those with linguistic and cultural knowledge of ASL and the Deaf Community. Students begin their study and analysis of the Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics in general. Students will begin their preparation for the field by becoming aware of, and participate in current practices and research related to the field of interpreting and Deaf studies. Lastly, students will begin to develop important critical thinking skills in order to prepare them for the next developmental level.

Repeatable: N
Formerly 37-1253
Prerequisites SIGN 101 American Sign Language I
Minimum Credits 2 Maximum Credits 2