Interpreting and Sign Language Studies

 American Sign Language Studies

SPED 113American Sign Language I3
SPED 115American Sign Language II3
SPED 213American Sign Language III3
SPED 312Intermediate Sign Language3
SPED 330Survey of Deaf Culture3
SPED 412Advanced Sign Language3
Total Hours18

The American Sign Language Studies minor offers a solid foundation in American Sign Language (ASL) as well as exposure to the richness of Deaf culture in North America. All coursework is offered via distance formats and accessible to students in any location. SPED 113 and 115 are approved for general education coursework in the ND University System. Students enrolled in baccalaureate degrees at institutions of higher education other than Minot State University may also pursue this minor and have it added to their transcript.

Sign Language Interpreter Training

The Sign Language Interpreter Training minor provides students who possess strong skills in American Sign Language with a foundation in methods of professional sign language interpretation. Completion of the minor is intended to prepare students wishing to pursue a career as a professional sign language interpreter in both educational and community settings.

Required:
SPED 116Intro to Sign Lang Interpreting3
SPED 215Interpreting I3
SPED 216Interpreting II3
SPED 303American Sign Language Fingerspelling, Numbers, and Specialized Vocabulary3
SPED 318Interpreting III3
SPED 433Field Experience2
Recommended Electives:
Manually Coded English
Intro to Ed of Children w/DHH
Interpreter Certification Preparation
Total Hours17

Deaf Studies Concentration

SPED 113American Sign Language I3
SPED 115American Sign Language II3
SPED 213American Sign Language III3
SPED 330Survey of Deaf Culture3
Total Hours12

Certificate in American Sign Language

SPED 113American Sign Language I3
SPED 115American Sign Language II3
SPED 213American Sign Language III3
SPED 312Intermediate Sign Language3
SPED 330Survey of Deaf Culture3
SPED 412Advanced Sign Language3
Total Hours18

Certificate in Sign Language Interpreter Training

The Sign Language Interpreter Training certificate provides students who possess strong skills in American Sign Language with a foundation in methods of professional sign language interpretation. Completion of the certificate is intended to prepare students wishing to pursue a career as a professional sign language interpreter in both educational and community settings.  

SPED 116Intro to Sign Lang Interpreting3
SPED 215Interpreting I3
SPED 216Interpreting II3
SPED 303American Sign Language Fingerspelling, Numbers, and Specialized Vocabulary3
SPED 318Interpreting III3
SPED 433Field Experience2
Total Hours17