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This full-time program is designed for non-Deaf adults who have learned some basic skills in ASL but who wish to study the language more intensely with an aim to developing fluency. During the program, they also learn about Deaf culture and the Deaf community, develop public speaking skills, and examine the possible career development opportunities open to them upon completion.
Many students in the program wish to pursue a career in ASL/English interpreting or at least investigate the possibility. Graduates of the full-time program wishing to continue their career path to the interpreter level should be able to meet the required ASL competencies or prerequisites at an Interpreter Training Program (there are 5 ITPs in Canada including Douglas College) for one or two further years of training to become a professional ASL/English interpreter.
Career Prospects Some students envision themselves working in some capacity with Deaf children, perhaps as a classroom assistant where Deaf children are in an integrated educational program; others become interested in working with Deaf-blind individuals or with persons who are Deaf and disabled. Some students are acquainted with or related to Deaf people in their lives; others have never met a Deaf person other than their college instructors. This full-time program is an excellent opportunity for students to look at various options and to assess for themselves their own potential to take on certain future pursuits. Graduates bring highly valued ASL communication skills and good understanding of Deaf culture to the job market in their new career.
- Good command of oral and written English - Some previous exposure to the Deaf Community and sensitivity to Deaf issues - Good visual memory - Good manual dexterity - Ability to follow signed, oral, and written instructions - Ability to communicate effectively with people of all ages and backgrounds - High interest in and empathy for other people - Sensitivity to issues of 'difference' and identity - Maturity and positive self-image with high standards of personal integrity
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