Curriculum

Prior experience with American Sign Language is not required for admission to this program. Students who have prior experience with American Sign Language are recommended to contact the program at interpreting@fscj.edu for an ASL placement screening. Students who place into a higher course than ASL 1140 or ASL 1150 may select from a combination of courses to meet the minimum credit hours required for this certificate.

Terms Offered are subject to change. Please verify course availability at fscj.edu/schedules. Prior to enrolling in classes, please meet with an advisor for specific guidance about your individual academic plan.

All courses in this program must be completed with a grade of C or higher.

Sample Roadmap for Students with No Prior Experience with American Sign Language

Term 1: Fall or Spring

ASL 1140 - American Sign Language I, Credit Hours: 4. Prerequisite(s): None. Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

Term 2: Spring or Summer

ASL 1150 - American Sign Language II, Credit Hours: 4. Prerequisite(s): ASL 1140 with a grade of C or higher. Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

Term 3: Summer

Note: Students who complete ASL 1150 in the Spring Term may complete the following courses in their third term. Students who complete ASL 1150 in the Summer Term should complete one of the following courses in the next summer term.

Select from ASL 1930 - Special Topics in American Sign Language or ASL 1430 - Fingerspelling and Numbering, Credit Hours: 2. Terms Offered: Summer (these courses are offered in alternating summer terms).

Term 4: Fall

ASL 1130 - American Sign Language III, Credit Hours: 3. Prerequisite(s): ASL 1150 with a grade of C or higher. Terms Offered: Fall.
ASL 2510 - Deaf Culture, Credit Hours: 3. Prerequisite(s): None. Terms Offered: Fall.
INT 1000 - Introduction to the Interpreting Profession, Credit Hours: 3. Prerequisite(s): Qualify for enrollment in ENC 1101/ENC 1101C and ASL 1150 with a grade of C or higher. Corequisite(s): ASL 1150 with a grade of C or higher. Terms Offered: Fall.

Term 5: Spring

ASL 1210 - American Sign Language IV, Credit Hours: 3. Prerequisite(s): ASL 1130 with a grade of C or higher. Terms Offered: Spring.

Sample Roadmap for Students who Place into American Sign Language II

Term 1: Fall, Spring or Summer

ASL 1150 - American Sign Language II, Credit Hours: 4. Prerequisite(s): ASL 1140 with a grade of C or higher. Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

Term 2: Fall

ASL 1130 - American Sign Language III, Credit Hours: 3. Prerequisite(s): ASL 1150 with a grade of C or higher. Terms Offered: Fall.
ASL 2510 - Deaf Culture, Credit Hours: 3. Terms Offered: Fall.
INT 1000 - Introduction to the Interpreting Profession, Credit Hours: 3. Prerequisite(s): ASL 1150 with a grade of C or higher. Corequisite(s): ASL 1150 with a grade of C or higher. Terms Offered: Fall.

Term 3: Spring

ASL 1210 - American Sign Language IV, Credit Hours: 3. Prerequisite(s): ASL 1130 with a grade of C or higher. Terms Offered: Spring.

Term 4: Summer

Select from ASL 1930 - Special Topics in American Sign Language or ASL 1430 - Fingerspelling and Numbering, Credit Hours: 2. Terms Offered: Summer (these courses are offered in alternating summer terms).

Additional Courses

Additional course, Credit Hours: 2–3
Additional course, Credit Hours: 2–3

Select a combination of courses that totals a minimum of 4 credit hours from the following list of courses:

ASL 1221 - American Sign Language V, Credit Hours: 3. Offered in Fall Term. May be taken after completion of ASL 1210.
ASL 1300 - Linguistics of American Sign Language, Credit Hours: 3. Offered in Spring Term. May be taken after completion of ASL 1150.
ASL 1430 - Fingerspelling and Numbering, Credit Hours: 2. Offered every other Summer (alternates with ASL 1930). Must be completed after ASL 1150 or with permission from the Dean.
ASL 1930 - Special Topics in American Sign Language, Credit Hours: 3. Offered every other Summer (alternates with ASL 1430). Must be taken after completion of ASL 1150.

Sample Roadmap for Students who Place into American Sign Language III

Term 1: Fall

ASL 1130 - American Sign Language III, Credit Hours: 3. Prerequisite(s): ASL 1150 with a grade of C or higher. Terms Offered: Fall.
ASL 2510 - Deaf Culture, Credit Hours: 3. Prerequisite(s): None. Terms Offered: Fall.
INT 1000 - Introduction to the Interpreting Profession, Credit Hours: 3. Prerequisite(s): Qualify for enrollment in ENC 1101/ENC 1101C and ASL 1150 with a grade of C or higher. Corequisite(s): ASL 1150 with a grade of C or higher. Terms Offered: Fall.

Term 2: Spring

ASL 1210 - American Sign Language IV, Credit Hours: 3. Prerequisite(s): ASL 1130 with a grade of C or higher. Terms Offered: Spring.

Term 3: Summer

Select from ASL 1930 - Special Topics in American Sign Language or ASL 1430 - Fingerspelling and Numbering, Credit Hours: 2. Terms Offered: Summer (these courses are offered in alternating summer terms).

Additional Courses

Additional course, Credit Hours: 2–3
Additional course, Credit Hours: 2–3
Additional course, Credit Hours: 2–3

Select a combination of courses that totals a minimum of 8 credit hours from the following list of courses:

ASL 1221 - American Sign Language V, Credit Hours: 3. Offered in Fall Term. May be taken after completion of ASL 1210.
ASL 1300 - Linguistics of American Sign Language, Credit Hours: 3. Offered in Spring Term. May be taken at any time.
ASL 1430 - Fingerspelling and Numbering, Credit Hours: 2. Offered every other Summer (alternates with ASL 1930). May be taken at any time.
ASL 1930 - Special Topics in American Sign Language, Credit Hours: 3. Offered every other Summer (alternates with ASL 1430). May be taken at any time and may be repeated up to three times for credit.

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