Certificate Programs at NRCC

New River Community College offers the following certificate programs:

• American Sign Language
• Educational Interpreting
• Interpreting for the Deaf

1. American Sign Language Certificate

Purpose

The purpose is to train members of the community to communicate proficiently in American Sign Language as well as to enable them to develop an understanding of deaf culture. The focus is on American Sign Language vocabulary, syntax, non-manual aspects, expressive and receptive signing skills and deaf culture. Admission Requirement: Candidates for admission must be proficient in English,

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2. Educational Interpreting

Purpose

The purpose is to train individuals with proficiency in American Sign Language to become interpreters for the deaf. The focus is on developing the processing skills necessary to proceed from being a “signer” to becoming a transliterator/ 135 2006-2007 College Catalog interpreter. Course work will focus on processing skills, transliterating skills, and continued sign vocabulary development, as well as a specialized focus on interpreting in the educational setting. The objective of this career studies certificate is to prepare individuals to take the Virginia Quality Assurance Screening (QAS). Occupational opportunities include working as an interpreter in the public schools as well as working as an interpreter in private practice.

Admission Requirements

Candidates for admission must provide evidence of having taken beginning, intermediate and advanced American Sign Language courses or exhibit vocabulary, expressive signing skills and receptive signing skills equivalent to someone at the advanced level, as well as proficiency in English, preferably at the ENG 111 level.

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3. Interpreting for the Deaf Certificate

Purpose

The purpose is to train individuals with proficiency in American Sign Language to become interpreters for the Deaf. The focus is on developing the processing skills necessary to proceed from being a “signer” to becoming an interpreter. Course work will focus on processing skills, interpreting skills and continued sign vocabulary development. The objective of this career studies certificate is to prepare individuals to take the Virginia Quality Assurance Screening (QAS). Occupational opportunities include working as an interpreter in private practice as well as working in educational settings.

Admission Requirements

Candidates for admission must provide evidence of having taken beginning, intermediate and advanced American Sign Language courses or exhibit vocabulary, expressive signing skills and receptive signing skills equivalent to someone at the advanced level, as well as proficiency in English, preferably at the ENG 111 level.

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For More Information Please Contact:

 

Pat Bryant Assistant Professor, Interpreter Training (540) 674-3600   ext. 4290 pbryant@nr.edu

 

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